'I have not declared interest in 2023 presidential election' - Osinbajo

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has stated that he has not declared interest in the 2023 presidential election.

He made the statement on Monday, August 23, 2021.

According to him, he was paying more attention to the works expected of him as the vice president, especially in tackling the nation’s security challenges and improving the economy.

He made the clarification in the wake of the release of campaign-style promotional videos, banners on social media and even the deployment of political posters in some parts of the country insinuating that he had joined the 2023 presidential race.

“The Office of the Vice President is not in any way connected with the distribution and deployment of any 2023 political posters whether on the streets or in online videos, banners and the like on the social media.

“All these are simply needless distractions from the urgent tasks of governance needed in our country at this time.

“Prof. Osinbajo has not declared any interest whatsoever in the 2023 election, but he is rather focused on working in his capacity as vice president in the current administration to address all the compelling issues in the country and concerns of Nigerians, including finding effective and lasting solutions to the security challenges and working to further boost the economy.

“Therefore, we ask that people desist from such publications while we all deal together with the challenges confronting us as Nigerians, and resolve them for the benefit of our people, and the enthronement of peace and prosperity in the land,” Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande explained in a statement.