Why I want to be president of Nigeria on PDP platform, by Osifo

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Stanley Osifo has promised to eradicate poverty in Nigeria if he is elected as the President of the country.

Osifo stated this, while declaring for the Presidency under the PDP on Tuesday September 18, 2018 at the party secretariat in Shogunle, Lagos State.

Osifo, who revealed that he has lived all his life in Lagos State, said that as a Nigerian one can be anywhere and go for whatever he wants once the person has the determination and what it takes.

“We have a network that we have set up for the youths to bring them up and sponsor them for elections.

“I am seeking for the post of the President of Nigeria from Lagos State. A lot of people have asked me questions why I want to be president and I told them that I am a passionate person.

“We have seen in the last three years that we are moving downward as a nation as everything has gone down to the nearest minimum.

“The British Prime Minister, Theresa May said, when she came to Nigeria, that Nigeria has more poor people in the world.

“A nation that is being ruled by a sick person is sick. We need a young person that has the knowledge of the country and who can solve the problems of the country. We have tried so many people. I may not be a millionaire, but I know what to do to solve the problem of the country,” he said.

The aspirant stated that there is massive poverty in Nigeria and that a lot of killings are going on in the country.

He promised to locate, where the problem is coming from, adding that if someone has been there and he could not do it, he should leave the stage for others.

According to him, “Corruption has gone to a high level in Nigeria since the last three years. I am coming out to make things work for the country and make things better.

“What we need is sincerity. I want to encourage us to convince other delegates that I am sincere and that I am ready to put Nigeria on the path of greatness. I will be a leader by example,” he said.

A chieftain of the party, Chief Taiwo Kuye, who spoke at the event, said that he was surprised when Osifo told him that he wanted to become the President of Nigeria and sought his support.

Kuye stated that he got another surprise, when he saw Osifo at Wadata Plaza in Abuja, when he went to buy the presidential form at the Secretariat.

“With that courage, I decided to follow him everywhere he goes. He promised to move round the South West this week and I was surprised that he could be so bold. Please, let us support him,” Kuye stated.

The Chairman of the PDP in Amuwo-Odofin, Hon. Jelili spoke on behalf of others and expressed support for Stanley Osifo, and urged other delegates to support him, saying that he will do well when he gets to Aso Rock as President.

Dignitaries at the event included a former Deputy State Chairman of the PDP in the state, Hon. Shakiru Ola Apena, Women Leader, Mrs Sola Oladegbo, former Treasurer in the state, Mrs. Adewunmi Williams, Lagos East Senatorial Leader, Hon. Benedict Tai, Legal Adviser of the party, Hon. Tejumade Muyideen, among others.

Also in attendance were LGA chairmen of the party from the 20 Local Governments in the state, Hon. Segun Onileere, State Treasurer, Hon. Samsideen Arobieke, youths, women and their leaders. There were also representative of the state chairman and State Secretary of the party, Prince Muiz Shodipe.