A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, Chief Stanley Osifo, has declared his intention to run for the office of the president in the 2027 general election and unveiled his agenda.
The 2019 presidential aspirant announced his ambition in a statement he issued and made available to newsmen on Monday.
He outlined his campaign agenda, tagged: “Metamorphosis 2027.”
Osifo said his campaign would flag off from his ward at the right time, adding that he would adopt a grassroots-driven political approach.
He said: “I write to inform Nigerians of my declaration to run for the office of the President.
“We are not joking this time around, we are buying the form.”
Osifo, who hails from Oluku Ward in Ovia NorthEast Local Government Area of Edo State, described himself as “an international innovative entrepreneur and a national and global economic and political figure”.
He added that he had “carved a niche for integrity and pursuit of positive ideals through years of selfless service”.
He said his aspiration was driven by patriotism and a desire to make Nigeria “the greatest nation globally”.
“I am a patriotic Nigerian with passion to enhance development and deliver quality service to citizens,” he added.
He said his campaign would focus on two key areas: economy and security.
Osifo noted that economic stability and security were interdependent and critical to national development.
He said: “Our campaign is primarily focused on two germane areas: economy and security.
“A secure society is the foundation for sound economic structuring.”
He said if elected, his government would focus on poverty reduction, political reform, economic growth, and health sector development.
Others, according to him, are water resources, agriculture, mining, education, security, power, transport, and technology advancement.
On poverty and cost of living, Osifo said his administration would implement deliberate strategies to improve citizens’ welfare.
Stating that agriculture would play a central role in tackling food insecurity, the aspirant said: “We will embark on a strategic fight against poverty, hunger and high cost of living.
“We will deal a devastating blow to hunger through functional macro and micro undertakings.”
On political reform, he promised to strengthen democracy and ensure the people’s will prevails.
Osifo also pledged to introduce reforms to boost economic growth.
“The voice and will of Nigerians must prevail in governance and leadership,” he said.
In the health sector, he promised improved funding, partnerships, and capacity building for practitioners.
He also pledged to improve access to potable water and rehabilitate dams for agriculture and power generation.
On agriculture, Osifo said his administration would promote value chains and support agribusiness.
“Youths will be encouraged and supported in agribusiness development,” he said.
He promised to strengthen mining regulations and revitalise steel production, including Ajaokuta Steel Company.
On industrialisation, he said free trade zones would be established across states to attract investments.
He said: “We will audit and strengthen steel factories to boost productivity.
“We shall establish Free Trade Zones to accelerate exports and industrial growth.”
