The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina says he will not run for president in the 2023 general election.
Adesina, who said this in a statement on Tuesday, said he was focused on the mission of supporting Africa’s accelerated development and economic integration.
According to him, “I am extremely honored by several calls from Nigerians at home and abroad who should consider running for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I am so touched by all of you who have gone to great lengths, at such great sacrifices of your own free will, to deem me worthy of being put forward for possible consideration.
“The coalition groups of youth, women, farmers, well-meaning Nigerians and the physically disabled who have done this have expressed their genuine will.
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“They also expressed their political right, freedom of expression and association for my consideration, with the interest of Nigeria at heart.
“While I am deeply honored, humbled, and grateful for all of the incredible goodwill, kindness, and trust, my current responsibilities at this time do not allow me to accept being considerate.
“I remain fully engaged and committed to the mission that Nigeria, Africa and all non-African AfDB shareholders have given me for the development of Africa,” he said.
NAN reports that there have been reports in some sections of the media that Mr. Adesina will join the 2023 presidential race.
(YAYA)