Chris Ngige, the Minister of Labour and Employment, disclose on Sunday that he would officially announce his intention to contest in the 2023 presidential race on April 19.
Ngige’s media office revealed that the minister had been consulting stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress and in the opposition parties.
The former Governor of Anambra State revealed why he consulted members of the opposition parties when addressing his supporters at Amansea, a border town with Enugu State after visiting Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
He noted that his presidential ambition had a cross-party appeal.
Ngige said, “I visited Enugu State governor as part of my nation-wide consultation. Even though he is in PDP, he is an Igbo man.
“He is a very realistic, discerning person. Don’t forget also that Enugu is the capital of the former Eastern Region. And you know that respect is reciprocal.
“Over the week, I also consulted some other Nigerians not allied to any political party. Therefore, I had to consult the Enugu State governor over my intention to contest and to seek his views too.
“He told me to kick the ball into the net.
“So this journey is not for APC members alone. Our brothers in PDP easily agreed that I tower above some of the persons aspiring to the position in their party.
