The
former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam
Nuhu Ribadu, on Thursday declared that he would vie for the presidency in 2011,
less than 24 hours after President Goodluck Jonathan and the former military
president, Ibrahim Babangida, did same.
In
his characteristic manner, he insisted he was not intimidated by the power of
incumbency enjoyed by President Jonathan, who is also an aspirant or the
stature of those of other contenders like Generals Muhammadu Buhari and Ibrahim
Babangida.
Ribadu,
who is not known to be a card-carrying member of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP), maintained sealed lips on the ticket on which he wishes to actualise his
ambition, while confirming his interest in vying for the seat of number one
citizen of the country to journalists in Abuja.
The
former EFCC boss said he was inspired to be part of the team that was on the
mission to rescue the country and place it on a new path of progress, even as
he continues with necessary consultation before he publicly declares.
He
said whatever ticket he chooses eventually must be national in outlook, but
with the motive of saving the country from the perennial problems of
corruption, insecurity and general backwardness.
Ribadu,
unlike President Jonathan, promised to solve the lingering problems of
insecurity and erratic power in the country if elected.
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