Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi said on Wednesday that he joined the presidential race after wide consultations, not out of a feeling of entitlement.
Fayemi, who is also the chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), stated this at the official declaration of his presidential ambition at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.
The governor also said he joined the presidential race not with prior assumptions about what it would yield.
“However, after a careful consideration of where we are as a nation and the many perspectives which are emerging about the challenges, old and new, which we must gird our loins to tackle and transcend.
“I am convinced that my entry into the race to bear the standard of the APC will offer our members and Nigerians the opportunity to examine competing visions for national rebirth in the best interest of our country.
“And it is on the foundation of a clear vision accompanied by a carefully thought out programme of action that I present my candidature.
“I do so fully convinced on the basis of what I have experienced, heard, and seen about the demands of the times and the aspirations of our people,” he said.
Fayemi also promised to place priority on security, economy, agriculture and infrastructure as well as ensure good governance, unity and national cohesion.
Fayemi’s declaration was witnessed by his wife Bisi, former governor of Ogun State Ibikunle Amosun, Ekiti APC governorship aspirant Biodun Oyebanji, members of Ekiti House of Assembly and traditional rulers from the state.
