By Mabel Arthur in Lagos
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has told the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu that the office of President which they are seeking for is not an inheritance but a means of making a difference in the lives of Nigerians.
Fayemi stated this on Wednesday during an interview with Channels TV, after he declared his intention to contest for the presidency next year under the platform of the APC.
The Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), also denied betraying the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu in any manner whatsoever..According to him, the ambition of every presidential aspirant in the party is to make a difference in the lives of Nigerians.
His words: “The Asiwaju that I know and have interacted with will not subscribe to demonizing anyone. I don’t believe that he would use terminologies like betrayal, this is not an inheritance; it is not a traditional title that we are seeking.
“The office that we are seeking is to make a difference in the lives of Nigerians. It is about Nigeria which is the commonwealth of all Nigerians.”
As it stands, Fayemi is expected to contest against the likes of Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; former Governor of Imo State and Senator, representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha; Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige; Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello; former Governor of Ogun State and now Senator, Ibikunle Amosun in the party primaries.