2023: Abacha minister Mokelu joins APC presidential race
Ikeobasi Mokelu, information minister under Gen. Sani Abacha, has picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) expression of interest and nomination forms to contest its 2023 presidential ticket with other aspirants.
Mr Mokelu was the founder and convener of #Istandwithbuhari, an APC movement and the initiator of #Handshake Across Nigeria and Movement for Brotherliness Across Nigeria.
Timothy Amah, a member of Mokelu Campaign Organisation confirmed the purchase of the forms, expressing optimism that Mr Mokelu would emerge as the APC 2023 presidential candidate at the presidential primary elections.
According to him, Mr Mokelu’s presidency will apply the values of honour, character, and integrity in the application of efficient and sustainable governance at all levels of government and in the three arms of government.
Mr Mokelu is the 28th aspirant to purchase the APC N100 million presidential form.
“I have a rich political and polity pedigree. I was born and mentored by two great nationalists and independence fighters. My belief in the enduring legacy of our forefathers led me to develop and encourage the crafting of various elements of what is today, the 1999 Constitution,” Mr Mokelu explained.
He added that it “is on record that during my short tenure in office as minister of information and culture, I fostered one of the best relationships with the media and civil society, even at the risk of losing my job.”
Mr Mokelu was a delegate to the National Constitutional Conference between 1994 and 1995, serving as chairman of several subcommittees, including security, power-sharing, and social welfare among others.
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Bola Tinubu, Rotimi Amaechi, Rochas Okorocha, Governor Yahaya Bello, Chris Ngige, Chukwuemeka Nwajuba, Governor David Umahi, Ken Nnamani, Governor Kayode Fayemi, and Ibikunle Amosun are aspiring to be APC’s flag bearer.
Others are Timipre Sylva, Tunde Bakare, Adams Oshiomhole, Ogbonnaya Onu, Uju Ohanenye, and Godwin Emefiele, among others.
The party’s primary will be held May 30 to June 1.
(NAN)
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