“Any information on activities and actions of the VP will come directly from his office and not sponsored speculations in the press”
Nigerian Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has debunked news of his purported plans to announce his presidential bid ahead of the 2023 elections after the much-awaited convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC,
Media reports had emerged online on Monday that the Vice President would announce his intention to run for the 2023 presidency soon.
But, Osinbajo through his spokesman, Laolu Akande, clarified that the report making the rounds is false and speculative snippets.
Akande added that any information on the action of the Vice President will come directly from his office and not press.
He made this known in a tweet on Monday.
The tweet read: “I’ve seen “news” that VP’ll announce presidential bid after APC’s convention. Anyone reading the story ‘ll know it’s all false and speculative snippets.
“Any information on activities and actions of the VP will come directly from his office and not sponsored speculations in the press.
“The VP continues focusing all his attention on the work of this administration and on supporting Mr. President in every possible way. Please continue to ignore the speculations.”
