Ahead of the 2023 elections, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Monday formally informed President Muhammadu Buhari on his Presidential ambition.

Tinubu, who spoke after a closed-door meeting with Buhari at the State House, Abuja, said though he made his intention known to the president, he would continue to consult with Nigerians.

He dismissed the assertion that ”a kingmaker cannot become a king”, saying he would like to takeover from President Buhari in 2023 to continue with the good works of the ruling APC.

The former Lagos State governor noted that he would definitely contest the 2023 presidency, adding that his ambition to be the president of Nigeria had been a life-long ambition.

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Tinubu said: “I answer that with categorical yes. I’ve informed the President of my intention but I have not informed Nigerians yet. I’m still consulting. And I have no problem consulting. And I’ve noticed that a parameter of limitation to the extent of how many people will I consult.

“You will soon hear, all you want to hear is the categorical declaration. You’ve gotten that truth from me that I have informed Mr. President of my ambition, I did not expect more answers than that.”

He added that he had the capacity to rule Nigeria as he had performed well as governor of Lagos State.

The APC chieftain, however, refused to be drawn into the question of a potential race for the party’s ticket between him and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who is also reported to be vying for the number one seat in the country.

TheStar