River State governor and presidential aspirant in the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Nyeson Wike, has said that Nigeria needs a President who is not only focused, but determined to make the country better.
He added that this informs why he seeking to be given the opportunity to offer himself for service as the next President of the country.
Wike said this in Lagos, when he paid a private visit to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, former Deputy National Chairman, Chief Olabode George, accompanied by the governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, former governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswan and the PDP National Vice Chairman, South West, Soji Adagunodo.
Wike stated that the PDP must win the 2023 general elections, adding that what the party needs was to take power back, insisting that the PDP does not need to beg to get power back.
Addressing Lagos PDP faithful after a meeting with the leaders of the PDP, Wike said, “I have spoken to the elders and leaders and I hope they will get across to you what I said to them. Most importantly, we can’t continue to let the country country the way it’s sliding, something has to be done.
“Today, what is required of a leader is focus with capacity and courage and I can tell you I have the courage and I’m not afraid of anybody and I have the capacity to make things better for this country
“All I have spoken to your the elders to tell you is that they should give me the opportunity.
“What I’m going to do is we are going to take back the power, we are not begging, they will be ready and we are ready, the power belongs to us and we must go and take it back.”
In his response, the Atona Oodua of Yorubaland commended members of the party in Lagos for turning out in large numbers to receive Wike.
Chief George said that the Rivers State governor was a good material for the presidential position, because he has on his side the youthful power, and the country needs a bright young person.
Assuring Wike that the people of Lagos State are ready to support him, Chief George said, “We are ready to support you in Lagos. It shall be well with you.
“The public is waiting for us, they are watching who can we trust. If we are divided, we will be overun, we must be united.”
