In a statement personally signed by him, Governor
Oshiomhole said: “following persistent inquiries
from friends, political associates and well-
meaning Nigerians both at home and abroad over
speculations of my interest in the 2015
presidential election, and media comments by my
aides, I wish to categorically state that I am not
contesting for the 2015 presidential election. My
focus now is to continue with our efforts to
accelerate the pace of our development
programmes to take Edo State to the next level.
“Today, I believe my party, the APC, has enough
credible materials to pick from to fly the party’s
flag in the 2015 presidential election.
“Anyone conversant with my antecedents will
attest that I am not the type who does things
half-heartedly. If I had resolved to run in 2015 I
would have come out boldly and publicly to
declare my intention.
“Recall that in 2007 shortly after the expiration of
my tenure, as two-term President of the Nigerian
Labour Congress (NLC), I similarly came under
pressure from well-meaning Nigerians from
across all the divides (including foremost human
rights lawyer and activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi
of blessed memory) to vie for the presidency.
“But convinced that anyone genuinely interested in
service could do so in any capacity, I insisted
against popular demand not to contest the
presidency but the Governorship of Edo State in
2007 and, to the Glory of God, I won. Again, in
2012, I sought re-election and resoundingly won.
“I remain absolutely committed to the Nigerian
project.
“I offer this clarification to clear the air once and
for all.”
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