2023: I am not Contesting to Become Nigeria’s President – Adesina
By Kabir Akintayo
The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has said he is not interested in quitting his present job to contest for the President of Nigeria.
Akinwumi in a statement issued on Tuesday said he is committed to supporting the accelerated development and economic integration of Africa.
He however commended the group of Nigerians who bought the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential forms for him, saying it shows the extent to which they believe in him.
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“I have been extremely humbled by several calls from Nigerians at home and abroad that I should consider running for the office of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I am very touched by all who have gone to great extent with such huge sacrifices, of their volition, to consider me worthy to be proposed for potential consideration.
“While I am deeply honored, 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 Africa Development Bank have given me for Africa’s development,” the statement read in part.
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