Stanley Osifo, a former presidential aspirant of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP), has purchased the N100 million presidential nomination
form of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The 50-year-old entrepreneur is so far the only aspirant who
wants to contest the ruling party’s ticket against President Bola Tinubu.
On Monday, Osifo unveiled his ambition under the campaign
theme “Metamorphosis 2027″, promising to tackle Nigeria’s economic challenges
through a focus on security and fiscal discipline.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Osifo
described himself as a patriotic Nigerian with a vision to position the country
among the world’s leading economies.
He said his ambition is anchored on integrity and a solid
understanding of global economic recovery models and that economic stability
and security are central to national development.
Osifo said his policy priorities would focus on key sectors,
including the economy, security, healthcare, water resources and regional
integration.
The aspirant had dismissed claims that his ambition is being
backed by political sponsors, insisting he is funding his campaign
independently.
In 2019, Stanley defected to the APC barely 48 hours before
the presidential election after what he described as “deep thought and
consultation” with his supporters.
The politician had earlier purchased the PDP’s interest form
but said he was denied participation in the party’s primary despite meeting the
requirements.
According to him, he changed his mind about being in the PDP
and would encourage his supporters to vote for the re-election of
then-President Muhammadu Buhari.
By
TheTimes Nigeria
