From Ayodele Samuel, Lagos
Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha believes that Nigeria’s main opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC) has answers to the problems facing the country.
Okorocha who came fourth in the APC presidential primary held at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos has since picked Imo governorship form to contest for a second term in office.
Okorocha In a series of tweets on his twitter handle said he decided to contest for a second term because the people told him to do so. “The good people of Imo insist I return as their Governor, a request I accept with humility.”
He then urged Nigerians to support the APC presidential candidate. “We must join hands to bring change to our fatherland by supporting General Muhammadu Buhari our candidate. Victory is in sight. God is with us.”
Adding that his party was positioned to take the country to greater height. “APC is a more democratic party than our rival. Our primaries have shown our democratic credentials to the world. Change is coming.”
“Nigeria is in a dire strait, APC is the party that has the answers to our national malaise. Embrace change,” he urged.
“I am committed, I am resolute and I believe in a new Nigeria of peace, prosperity and brotherhood. Change is coming,” he added.
