Just In: VP Osinbajo Finally Declarehis interest , See Vice President Osinbajo’s presidential declaration speech.
Fellow Nigerians, a few moments ago, I met with President Muhammadu Buhari. I informed him that I wanted to succeed him as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Though it is not my life-long ambition, it has become imperative that to rescue Nigeria, we need someone to build on the achievements of President Buhari. I have looked around; I do not see anyone better suited to carry on that solemn assignment than my humble self.
As a great father of the nation, which Buhari is, he wished me well.
I took this bold step after a wide-ranging consultation with Nigerians of various ethnic, religious, and economic hues. I listened to market women and men, I sat down with the young and old, I heard from students and intellectuals, I broke bread with the unemployed and the underemployed, I accepted the counsel of traditional rulers and kingmakers across Nigeria, and more importantly, I weighed in the opinion of my wife and children. All the signals that I got were positive. Go PYO.
Unlike all those who want to rule you as their subjects, I offer myself to serve our great country, Nigeria, with utmost humility. Growing up in Lagos, I did not know that I would be where I am today – one heartbeat away from the presidency of this great country. Having been here, having seen all parts of Nigeria from a close range, having worked beside a great but humble leader, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, for almost seven years now, having interacted with leaders at federal, state, and local government levels, I have a burning desire in me to continue with Buhari’s master-plan for Nigeria.
The master plan may not be clear to some of you, my compatriots, but there is a master plan coming together. The worldwide economic downturn, COVID-19 pandemic, and decades of lack of investments in Nigerian infrastructure may have blurred what President Buhari has achieved. But trust me, he has taken Nigeria to a new height. Though you may not feel it, you may not honestly say that you are better off today than you were in 2015, but believe me, in things that matter most, values and sincere leadership, our country is in a better place.
My fellow Nigerians, trust me when I say that no matter how dark it looks, we are on the right path. The temporary disruptions that we see today, the blurriness caused by the dust in the air should not blind us to the long time gains of our investments of this day. I share in your pains of this day of cultivation. Inshallah, we shall all smile soon as harvest time comes.
The Nigeria of 2015 was an active erosion site, swallowing homes, roads, and farmlands. What we have done is to channel the floodwater away from the site. Though the gullies are still collapsing and expanding at some places, fundamentally, we have plucked the remote causes. I seek the presidency to begin the next level of the project, which is to fill up the gullies, recover our once lost land and begin reconstruction. In my time as president, you will see mansions rising in our fatherland once overrun by ugly gullies.
I have looked around the field of those aspiring to be president. Though they may be honorable men and women in their own right, none of them has what it takes to complete the job that President Buhari started. This is not the time to bring in people who were not there when the corpse was buried and have them start digging from the legs.
Those of you who watched with amazement what I accomplished in those few days that President Buhari handed power to me can attest that if I get only four years to be the steward of this great nation, I will turn Nigeria into what Ronald Reagan called “a shining city on a hill.”
As we know, some people are born corrupt. Some people have corruption swimming all around them. I am clothed in a bright gown of integrity. Integrity is modest, integrity is humble and integrity never fails to accomplish and excel. I never have and will never steal from the Nigerian people. Those who steal are greedy. Period. They never change. Please do not believe them when they say they are born-again.
I am vast in the rudiments of nation-building and sustainable economic growth. When I come into my own as president, that skill set will make all the difference. It helps that more than all the pretenders in the political arena, I am hardworking, I am committed to my stated goals and I am determined to rise above all my enemies and my competitors. My vision for Nigeria is clear and simple. I want Nigeria that is great but just, prosperous but fair and progressive but united. Justice, fairness and unity are very close to my heart.
I have never cheated to be where I am in life. We are where we are as a nation because we have allowed some people to cheat and steal their ways to what we call success. I made myself what I am today by converting challenges into opportunities. That is the philosophy that I will bring to my presidency. I will deploy this philosophy to lure back our compatriots who have lost faith in the Nigerian project. They will give Nigeria a second chance when they see my sincerity of purpose.
I understand the internal factors dragging down the economy of Nigeria. I have the foreign and nationwide connections that I need to speed up the economic renaissance of our nation. When it comes to security concerns, I will take decisive actions to quell the lingering security problems across Nigeria. As someone close to the beaming youth of this nation, I know how to inspire them to deploy their restless energy into productive ventures. I have done it on tiny scales in line with my limited portfolio as vice president. As president, I will multiply my effort by 100 million folds.
Those who know me well will tell you that I am like water. I have no enemy. I will carry every part of the country along in the journey of Nigeria’s emancipation. Yes, that is what PYO stands for – total and final emancipation of Nigeria. We are all children of God, and the God that I serve does not discriminate. I firmly believe that what is good for my children must be extended to the children of the lowest citizens of our country.
I believe now is the time to reverse this current system where we leave a great majority of our people to wait for crumbs to trickle down to them from the table of the rich and mighty. When I am president, I will ensure that the least amongst us have the first choice before the mighty. Having run “TraderMoni” and a school feeding program, having worked with young entrepreneurs starting a business, I know the potential in them. I will not let that potential go to waste anymore.
I know what most of you are waiting to hear. What about my great friend and benefactor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (aka BAT)? As you all know, I have tremendous respect for Asiwaju, Jagaban Borgu. But in matters of the fate of 200 million Nigerians, we cannot afford to let emotions rule us. The situation of Nigeria today is so critical. We need a healthy, vibrant, and untainted leader to handle the situation, now that we still can.
The same goes for other aspirants from all the other political parties. We have no room to play around anymore. We have no space for people who will learn on the job. We have no patience for those carrying a truckload of toxic baggage. The urgency of our situation is palpable.
For this and other reasons, I offer myself to serve our great nation by declaring my interest in running for president. It will be the greatest honor of my life to serve you all.
May God bless you all. And may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
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Glory be to God Almighty,at last, God is in firm control of Nigeria. Thank you PYO for your readiness and willingness to carry on the great and wonderful work our President Muhammad Buhari started. This is a prayer answered. Thank you Mr President Muhammad Buhari. You are a visionary leader that understand that Rome was never built in one day and that continuity hastens development and give hope. Congratulations Nigerians. PYO is a goal.
VP You are really welcome on board something is very sure If God say go there is no power or principalities will stop you INN Amen
Its lovely. The host of heaven will pray for our future preside. PYO
Rubbish , Yoruba ronu ooo !
Can u imagine! Human being will always be a human being. So Yemi Oshibajo can do this to his benefactor. He called Asiwaju Bola his friend. Ah ah ah Aye oo oo. Okete gbagbe ibosi o dele alate o kawo leri. Olorun a bi e lere oooo
Huuum PYO Yes you have good ambition, patriotism n energy to be President of this great nation. What is the problem of this country? Is it humanity or natural resources, God has blessed Nigeria so mightily that we don’t need to ask for more blessings but the problem is 1999 constitution, with this monster we called constitution, Nobody I repeat nobody can fix this country. God bless you sir.
He deserves it!!!!
This is a great speech. The beg of better things to come.
Is it true please
I am still doubting, if truly it our darling PYO that is speaking. When am sure, I will speak. Now am speechless
You’re welcomes
Congratulation in advance sir. I have an implicit confidence in your ability to lead this country to a greater height. You have demonstrated this in your public and your public life.
I Kehinde Ogungbo Esq was a beneficiary of your very impactful knowledge as a law student in Unilag. I believe in your assertion to do justice to all because you gave me a job in Lagos State civil service notwithstanding the fact that you know me casually as one of your law students. I salute your courage and can only pray and wish you the very best in this daunting task.
My God will accomplish it for you.
He is very intelligent as far as law is concerned but he lacks what Nigeria needs to become a 1st world like Singapore. He does not also have the political network to influence his bills at the national assembly. Ghandi, Mandela, Lee of Singapore and even Awolowo had insights into the workings of the UK government before they returned home to transform their countries. PVO does not have that and Nigeria has been unlucky not to have any leader like the above named leaders. I might not like Tinubu”s ways but he fits into the shoes of these leaders.
This is greatest and most expected news I have always been waiting to hear. God bless your ambition sir. The Lord shall lead you into position of President of Federal Republic of Nigeria. Every obstacles are destroyed totally.
All nigerian are behind you sir, you area man of honour and integrity sir, may God see you thru I to the power as the next president
This the man and the person most Nigerian have been wanting for. PYO is the answer, PYO is trust, PYO development, pyo is the emancipator. I submit.
This is the long awaited declaration by the person of proven pedigree. Is high time for Nigerians to face reality by avoiding those planning to learn on the job while we have qualified ready made personality in person of Prof. Osingbajo the present Co-driver of the country.
I don’t think this is written by Prof Osinbajo.
I am satisfied with this write up. It has substance and true to his character. I look forward to a new Nigeria under PYO. God bless your term as President of Nigeria. He will take you there.!
One good turns deserve another. Owo omode koto pepe, beni ti agbalagba kowo kengbe. Try your luck you might be the winner. I wish you the best of luck!
The reply is simple. We do not know how the VP Osinbajo move from commissioner to the Vice President position.
It can only be God. Although the Jagaban Asiwaju Tinubu may also be instrumental to it. However, this declaration has to be viewed by the Jagaban as a wonderful act to be re-examine from his personal spiritual consultation deeply before action.
Asiwaju will have to conclude his consultation and beg God for the position and time. He must not go into any conflict openly or secretly. He must learn how to submit to the will of God where it is necessary.
To my fellow Pastor and Joseph of our time. He must continue to reference the Asiwaju in all situation. He should remember that President Jonathan was over powered logically after the press was able to separate him from General Obasanjo.
VP Osinbajo is equally being expected to manifest and if the grace comes, he must be determined like President Buhari and act straight, choose without any dictation or bad influence.
Every ruler will bear consequence of his tenure. John the Baptist was great truly but all he was created to do was to pave way for the manifestation of the son of God. Jesus said to him at the point of Baptism, “suffer it to be so for now”
God is on the throne! Nigeria will survive.
MASTERPIECE,BUT……….
This is what i was expecting. I which you good luck. I noticed one thing when our president was not around for 102 days, everything was under controlled. The man is very humble to his master. I know that our president will endorse you as the next president so that you can continue from where he stopped. I pray to Almighty God to allow you be our next president. Amen.
I do not believe that this piece is from Prof. Osinbanjo.
May God Almighty bless PYO, this is all the youth having been waiting for
Obviously this is not PYO’s speech.. I would have loved it like this though..
Professionally equipped, committed, clothed with integrity and humility.
We need a patriotic , integrity and generous man like you.we will be talking with the youths to motivate then.carry go my compatriort..
As beautiful as his intent and ambition is, he helped install a stagnant, clueless and ex convict of credit card fraud as a leader in Ogun State hence he is a failure even before stepping an inch, his sugar coated orations not withstanding
Our great Nation will arrive safely IJMN amen.
Fake news
I am in doubt if this is a true speech from Osibanjo.
Am surprised that someone will say prof did not write this statement, if you have follow prof. who speak from the heart and with great intelligence, you would agree with me, that the letters and intent could not have come any other but PYO himself