Osinbajo Breaks Silence On Rumour Linking Him To 2023 Presidency

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says his concern now is to help Nigeria proffer solutions to the myriad of challenges bedevilling it.

With power expected  to return to the the southern part of the country, Osinbajo has been tipped as one of those who could succeed President Muhammadu Buhari.

But responding to a question on the 2023 elections at the virtual conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Thursday, Osinbajo said his attention is on burning issues that need to be addressed.

He said 2023 presidency is not his focus as is priority now is to serve Nigeria, adding that he’s grateful for having the opportunity to do that.

“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve Nigeria and right now I am focused on doing just that.

“There are issues to be tackled and that has my undivided attention.” he said

On the perennial insecurity and incessant killings in the southern part of Kaduna state, Osinbajo said while the security challenge has not abated, the government has recorded progress.

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“Let me say that I have been involved in the resolution of issues in Southern Kaduna since 2001 through a Non-Governmental Organization and I think these issues have gone on far too long,” he said.

“First, we have improved security in Kaduna. We now have a military base, we have air force surveillance, the combined military team from the army and the navy to take care of the volatile situation there.

“The President has also held security meetings and I have attended all of them where the issues have been discussed. Possibilities of engagement have also been looked at.

“I have similarly engaged with community leaders in Southern Kaduna and I have also engaged with the Governor to look at what peace keeping efforts are possible to deal with the perennial issues that have resulted in the disgraceful human conditions there.”

He added that those responsible for the “mayhem” in Southern Kaduna must be apprehended and prosecuted “so impunity doesn’t reign.”