The Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Friday, visited the Olubadàn of Ibadanland, Oba Olalekan Balogun, at his Alarere residence, in Ibadan, to seek the traditional ruler’s blessings on his presidential ambition.

Reports have it that the visit was in continuation of the vice president’s visitation to states ahead of the primary election of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), held in May.

Osinbajo said that he came to pay homage and sought the traditional ruler’s blessings on his desire to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, after the completion of the current tenure.

He explained that his decision to contest the post of the presidency was made in the realisation of the need to put into use all the experiences he gained in the last seven years under the tutelage of President Buhari.

“During these years, our president truly gave me every opportunity to know all that the government was doing, including very sensitive issues and I, felt it would be the right thing to do, to deploy all those experiences under me to the service of the country.

“Nigeria needs those who are willing to serve, to attain her potential. I have come to Ibadan to confer with the party delegates on my intention to run for the presidency, which I formally declared on April 11.

“Kabiyesi, I know that you are no more a politician. Though it is said that we are all political animals, your position as the father of all precludes ‘Your Imperial Majesty’ from being active.

“So, I covet your prayers and want to assure Your Majesty, that wherever I may be, your highly respected position is guaranteed,” Osinbajo said.

In his response, Oba Balogun wished the vice president good luck in his desire to contest the presidential race.

“We are proud of you and share your aspiration. Just let me hand you over to the Almighty Allah, to take total control and be with you and your entourage,” Oba Balogun added.

The royal father also prayed for the vice president and his entourage.

Among the dignitaries who accompanied Prof. Osinbajo were Sen. Teslim Folarin, APC, representing Oyo Central,  Sen. Adamu Bulkachuwa, and APC representing Bauchi North, Chief Niyi Akintola (SAN) and other chieftains of the party. (NAN)

mrvitalis:
Absolutely not ...Nigeria need those who know and understand the problems and have answers even if we have to beg them to serve

Buhari was willing to serve how far ?

[s]Outside Peter obi and ayim no other politician running for president has given us their solutions to our problem [/s]

Aufbauh:


His statement is a deeply thought out statement that will take only intellectual minds to comprehend.
The fundamental requirements for any achievement in life is WILLINGNESS. It's only when there's a WILL that you can find the WAY.

Again Willingness is different from Wants, which is what most aspirants are leveraging on to aspire.

mrvitalis:

What should you even Accept to run when you don't have solution ?

I'm willing to help saves a man's life that's dying ...with all my willingness can I do a better job than a doctor who was forced or begged to do the work ?

mrvitalis:

Your intellectual mind no fit comprehend am ?

Aufbauh:


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jerseyboy:
NOT YOU THOUGH
APC IS A CULT, BUHARI IS A CULT LEADER

TheDemola:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/04/2023-nigeria-needs-those-willing-to-serve-osinbajo/

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mrvitalis:
Absolutely not ...Nigeria need those who know and understand the problems and have answers even if we have to beg them to serve

Buhari was willing to serve how far ?

Outside Peter obi and ayim no other politician running for president has given us their solutions to our problems

What's yours solution to the economy

What's your solution to the security challenges

What's the solution to youth unemployment

What's your solution to division

BeardGangJnr1:
Hypocrisy at its peak....so inside 7yrs+ why didn't u serve??
U re part and parcel of this evil regime...so Rest abeg

wwwihy:
Hmnnnnnnn Pastor

Your sincerity is doubt