Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB) has given reason that he would not want to be considered for the Presidency of Nigeria in 2023.
In a statement he sighed today, 17 May, he told his well wishers: “While I am deeply honoured, humbled and grateful for all the incredible goodwill, kindness and confidence, my current responsibilities at this time do not allow me to accept I be considered.”
He added that he is fully engaged and committed to the mission that Nigeria, Africa and all the non-African shareholders of the AfDB have given me for Africa’s development.”
Below is the Adesina’s full statement:
