The Nigerian Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, has formally declared his interest to run for president in 2023.
He declared his interest at a thanksgiving service organized by the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress.
The Informant247 had reported that Amaechi had severally denied joining the race before his official declaration on Saturday.
“I stand before you today to declare my intention and submit my application to serve as your next president,” he announced.
The former Rivers State governor becomes the sixth APC aspirant to officially declare his intention to contest.
Others are Bola Tinubu – South-West; Orji Uzor Kalu – South-East; Rochas Okorocha – South-East; Dave Umahi -South-East; Yahaya Bello – North-Central.