2023: My allegiance is to Nigerian people, not anyone – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo while speaking on Tuesday when he visited Ogun state, as part of his move to propagate the gospel of his presidential bid, had said ‘he owes nobody allegiance outside his oath of office.’

He said he considered the oath as an oath to the people, the children and the future of the country.

The Vice President said he has not come to the state to campaign but to declare officially his intent to contest for the office of the president of the country.

He enumerated among his contributions to the present government, his active involvement in the judiciary reforms and its revamping to operate optimally and ensure that judges are appropriately remunerated.

He said his current position has earned him the required experience to address serious issues relating to economy, security among other issues.

“The Vice President position is an opportunity to serve and I have served with utmost loyalty. I put everything into my work. I am a candidate who will hit the ground running when I am elected.

“I have the requisite knowledge to do the job and building on what others have put in place. My presidency will bring peace, unity and development to the country”, the VP said.

“After all I have learnt if called upon to serve the nation, should I say No? I have decided that I will run for the office. I have sworn an oath to the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is an oath to our people, our children and the future of Nigeria. I owe nobody else any allegiance outside the oath.”