The Vice President of Nigeria and 2023 presidential hopeful, Professor Yemi Osinbajo visit Ibadan the Oyo State capital today.
This was made known on Friday morning by his spokesman, Mr. Laolu Akande.
According to his spokesperson, the Vice President is on a political visit to the ancient town in furtherance of his consultations for 2023 and will meet with political stakeholders in Oyo State during the visit.
Professor Osinbajo will also pay a courtesy call on the Olubadan of Ibadan, Senator Lekan Balogun Ali-Iwo, Okunmade II before returning to Abuja later in the day.
“VP Osinbajo visit Ibadan today, he will pay a courtesy call on His Imperial Majesty the Olubadan of Ibadan, Dr. Sen. Lekan Balogun Ali-Iwo, Okunmade II and interact with political stakeholders in Oyo State before returning to Abuja later in the day. It’s about engagements,” Akande wrote.
Meanwhile, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has appointed the Senator representing Kano South in the National Assembly, Kabiru Gaya, as the head of his presidential campaign council.
Gaya confirmed his appointment at a press conference on Thursday during his assumption as the Chairman of The Progressive Project (TPP), an umbrella body of support groups for Osinbajo’s presidential campaign.
The lawmaker expressed confidence that the vice president will emerge as the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate and go ahead to win the 2023 election.
Senator Gaya pointed out that Osinbajo has the qualities and competence to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, adding that his presidential declaration showed his brilliance.
He asserted that his principal’s ambition is not personal but a response to the call of the people to serve and defend the honour of the country.
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