Ngige reveals plans to contest for presidency, Senate in 2023

Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, has revealed plans to contest for president in 2023.

Ngige stated this while dismissing report that he wants to contest for governor of Anambra State, a position he once held.

Speaking on Sunday at Alor, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Ngige stated that going for a seats at the Senate is also an option.

Ngige said: “Yes, there have been speculations that I am eyeing the governorship of Anambra State. They have written about it in a lot of media. I am a politician. They have the right to speculate on my next move. My next move is very vast.

“Elections will come in 2023, I have a right to vie for any position. I can vie for Senate.

“I can vie for president if I so wish. Election will be coming in Anambra State, latest November 2021 to elect a successor to Obiano. I am not disqualified. I have a right to say I can run.

“I don’t have interest for now in Anambra governorship because I am on a national assignment.”