The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, paid a visit to former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, at his home in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Tuesday.
Emmanuel, who is a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), told Obasanjo that he was ready to rescue Nigeria if elected president in 2023.
The Akwa Ibom governor’s visit was in continuation of his ongoing consultation with strategic stakeholders in the country over his presidential ambition.
At the meeting, Emmanuel said he has sufficient private and public sector experience with remarkable results to show for it.
He assured Obasanjo that if given the opportunity to be president, he would boost the economy and return Nigeria to her glory days.
In his response, Obasanjo appreciated the presidential aspirant for the show of respect in coming to inform him of his aspiration.
The former president added that all the country needs is the application of honesty, fairness, and justice.
He said, “Knowing you the way I do and the knowledge that you possess, which you have expressed in your brief speech, I have no doubt that if you have the opportunity, you will fix the economy of Nigeria.
“I know that you are a man of conscience who fears God and will apply these guiding principles in your leadership.
“You have shown what you can do for Nigeria by what you have done in your state. It is, therefore, logical that when the opportunity presents itself, you will bring what you have done in your state to bear on the larger community.
“Your presidential bid is a fair and legitimate thing to ask for.”
