A former Imo State Governor and the Senator representing Orlu Zone in the National Assembly, Senator Owelle Anayo Rochas Okorocha has declared his intention to run for the office of the president, Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2023 General Elections.
The eloquent Senator made this know when the letter he wrote to the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawal was read during the Senate plenary on Wednesday
The former Governor also revealed that he will on Monday, January 31, 2022, address a world press conference to speak more on his ambition.
Okorocha noted Nigerians need a detribalised leader, who will be unbiased in the effort to unite the Country
In the letter, Okorocha said, "As you are aware, the Independent National Electoral Commission has announced the timetable for the conduct of the 2023 general election, including that of the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“With elections drawing nearer as the days go by, our citizens are concerned about the quality of persons to run the affairs of our nation, one who can address some of their major concern which includes;
“A detribalised Nigerian who can unite our country,
"A leader with a compassionate heart, who will care for the poor and downtrodden and the masses of our country,