Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, has met with former Military President, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida (Rtd), and former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd), to inform them of his decision to contest the 2023 Presidency, and to seek their blessings.

The former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) disclosed this in a post on his verified Facebook Page yesterday, Thursday, December 2, 2021.

He wrote: “Today, I was received in a private audience by two of our nation’s esteemed leaders and patriots. I met with former President Ibrahim Babangida and former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar.

“I consulted with them on my intention to contest for the presidency of our beloved country. Both leaders are rich in vision and deep in grasp of our history. They were generous with their wise counsels. I am further emboldened in the conviction that I can make significant contributions in our collective quest to consolidate democracy, build a stronger and more united Nigeria.

“I feel very enriched and invigorated. Long live Nigeria.”

News Expressreports that Anyim, who recently announced his intention to run in the next presidential election, is currently consulting important stakeholders across the country towards the actualisation of his ambition.

•2023 presidential aspirant, Senator Anyim, with Ex-Military President Ibrahim Babangida and Ex-Head of State, Gen Abubakar (Rtd)