Former military president, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), has endorsed Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to contest for the office of president come 2023.
Former military dictator, who is called IBB for short, described Osinbajo as a personality the nation should look up to for leadership.
Babangida disclosed this yesterday when a pressure group, Osinbajo Grassroots Organisation (OGO), paid him a courtesy visit at his Hilltop Residence in Minna, Niger State.
The elder statesman said that Osinbajo is a man that can mobilise and engineer growth in the country.
Babangida averred that the vice president is a man who can communicate with the country and inspire the citizens for a better and productive society.
“I know the vice president very well. He is a good man. I have spoken with him a couple of times; he is a good person,” he said.
“We need a good man like Osinbajo at the helm of affairs of this country – someone people can learn from; someone people of goodwill share a common conviction with.
“He has this great passion for the country and I want other Nigerians to emulate his passion for the good of our country.
“We want other Nigerians to emulate this passion. I am always available to share my experience about the country.”
IBB also stated that politicians should always have a vision for a united and great Nigeria as a shining example of democracy in the continent. He also hailed the convener of the group for their convictions and belief about the country.
Babangida urged the group not to relent in seeking a prosperous Nigeria, urging other groups to learn from the organisation.
Speaking further, he said politicians had a lot to learn from the organisation.
“I believe you have experience with politicians already and we will follow you based on this conviction that you have about this country.
“I pray you grow this body so that people will speak well of you, and I pray other organisations will learn from you.
“With constant engagement, there are people who can bring about positive change in this country. Please stay on course and I know things will be much better than now.”
