The spokesperson for the Vice President, Laolu Akande, has justified his boss’ decision to contest the presidential ticket of All Progressives Congress during the party’s primary in May 2022.
Recall that the vice president came distant four during APC presidential primary, won by Bola Tinubu, who had been declared the President elect of the February 25 presidential election.
Akande while speaking in an interview on Friday with Channels Television, said people see his principal as a representation of a new Nigeria.
He added that the VP contested for the seat because he has the required qualities for the office of the president.
According to him, “What is important is that you take the step you want to take in the best interest of the people. Public interest is the overriding factor.
“The level of understanding that you have acquired in terms of what has to be done and the capacity he has demonstrated when he had the opportunity to act for the president.
“And he has inspired tens and scores of millions of Nigerians with his leadership style. People see him as a representation of a new Nigeria. All of these can’t be in place and he just walks away.
“He did what he needed to do and the party made the decision and he just has to move on after doing the right thing.”
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