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, a Chieftain of the Party in Edo State, 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 Adewale Adewale
