The Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has formally declared his intention to contest for president in 2023 on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Fayemi, who made the official declaration on Wednesday in Abuja, promised to ensure youth empowerment when he becomes the president.
On Tuesday, the Governor announced his entry into the race in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, adding that he would formally declare to run for the position on Wednesday.
Fayemi becomes the fourth sitting governor to declare to seek the presidential ticket of the ruling APC.
Others are Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, Ben Ayade of Cross River and David Umahi of Ebonyi State.
Fayemi, who is the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), disclosed that he had been consulting with traditional rulers across the country for the past six weeks.