I'm Not Interested In Presidential Ticket Under APC — Oshiomole

Governor Adams Eric Oshiomhole of Edo State has laid to
rest insinuations on his purported bid for the presidential
ticket of his party, the All progressives Congress (APC),
saying while he remains committed to the Nigerian
project, his focus now is on accelerating the pace of
development in Edo State.
In a statement personally signed by him, Governor
Oshiomhole said: "following persistent inquiries from
friends, political associates and well-meaning Nigerians
both at home and abroad over speculations of my
interest in the 2015 presidential election, and media
comments by my aides, I wish to categorically state that I
am not contesting for the 2015 presidential election. My
focus now is to continue with our efforts to accelerate the
pace of our development programmes to take Edo State
to the next level.
"Today, I believe my party, the APC, has enough credible
materials to pick from to fly the party's flag in the 2015
presidential election.
"Anyone conversant with my antecedents will attest that I
am not the type who does things half-heartedly. If I had
resolved to run in 2015 I would have come out boldly and
publicly to declare my intention.
"Recall that in 2007 shortly after the expiration of my
tenure, as two-term President of the Nigerian Labour
Congress (NLC), I similarly came under pressure from
well-meaning Nigerians from across all the divides
(including foremost human rights lawyer and activist,
Chief Gani Fawehinmi of blessed memory) to vie for the
presidency.
"But convinced that anyone genuinely interested in
service could do so in any capacity, I insisted against
popular demand not to contest the presidency but the
Governorship of Edo State in 2007 and, to the Glory of
God, I won. Again, in 2012, I sought re-election and
resoundingly won.
"I remain absolutely committed to the Nigerian project.
"I offer this clarification to clear the air once and for all."



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