Okorocha announces 2023 run for president
Rochas Okorocha, the senator representing Imo West Senatorial district at the Ninth Nigerian National Assembly has joined the 2023 presidential race.
Mr Okorocha disclosed his intention in a letter addressed to Senate President Ahmed Lawan and read at plenary on Wednesday.
The lawmaker also said that he plans to address a so-called world press conference on January 31 at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, to unfold his agenda on the race.
By the pronouncement, Mr Okorocha has joined a host of other aspirants from the South East, also, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo who are vying for the number one position in 2023.
(NAN)
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