I’m not running for president, rejects N100 million APC forms – Adesina

The President of the African Development Bank, Akinwunmi Adesina, has opened up about his aspiration, saying, he is not running for the office of the president of Nigeria.

Adesina rejected the presidential nomination forms purchased for him by his supporters in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

NEWSFLASH NIGERIA had reported that some groups had purchased and submitted the presidential nomination form of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on behalf of Adesina.

But in a statement issued on Tuesday, the AfDB president said he is not running for president.

He said his current activities at the continental institution will not allow him to accept a presidential run.

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“I am very touched by all who have gone to a great extent, with such huge sacrifices, of their own volition, to consider me worthy to be proposed for potential consideration.

“The coalition groups of youth, women, farmers, physically challenged and well-meaning Nigerians that have done this have expressed their genuine free will, political right, freedom of expression and association for my consideration, with the interest of Nigeria at heart.

“While I am deeply honoured, humbled and grateful for all the incredible goodwill, kindness, and confidence, my current responsibilities at this time do not allow me to accept to be considered.

“I remain fully engaged and committed to the mission that Nigeria, Africa and all the non-African shareholders of the African Development Bank have given me for Africa’s development,” Mr Adesina said.

His statement is expected to conclude speculations about his interest in Nigeria’s presidency at the general elections scheduled for February 2023.

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