The Coalition for Regional Development for Transparency and Good Governance has urged the Minister of Niger Delta, Godswill Akpabio to join the presidential race for the 2023 general elections.
The coalition said Nigeria was in dire need to be rescued, adding that the minister has the proven records and achievements to rescue the country.
In a statement by its National Secretary, Bashir Lawal, the coalition said as governor, Akpabio moved Akwa Ibom from a backward state to a world-class masterpiece driven by a process known by all as “an uncommon transformation.”
The statement said: “The one man that stands out with proven records of achievements and still in the right frame of mind to replicate similar feat across the length and breadth of Nigeria as our opinion poll confirmed is no other one than Godswill Akpabio.
“We, therefore, urge the minister to declare his presidential intention and obtain nomination form as we are fully prepared as a group to adopt his aspiration as our project in 2023.
“This persuasion to run for the position of the president is a patriotic call on the man Akpabio based on his sterling leadership qualities and exemplary lifestyle as well as a display of rare courage whenever critical national issues are at the front burner.
“We believe, apart from replicating uncommon transformation feat across Nigeria, the strategic advantage of Akpabio’s presidency would resolve issues about the inconclusive tenure of the Southsouth known over the years as traditional allies of the northern political equilibrium.”