Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade says he will contest for President in 2023 after President Muhammadu Buhari gave him approval.
The Governor met with President Buhari on Tuesday at the State House in Abuja.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Ayade said the President has asked him to make necessary consultations on the matter with his people while he watches.
On the potential moves of former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the APC and become the party’s flagbearer, Governor Ayade said he has respect for the former president, and that if it is the decision of the APC to field him as its candidate, he would support him.
