President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has announced his decision not to contest for the 2023 presidency following the purchase and submission of nomination form of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by 28 groups.
Adesina, in a statement on Tuesday, said he was touched by the gesture but would have to focus on developing Nigeria, Africa and others through the AfDB.
“I am very touched by all who have gone to a great extent, with such huge sacrifices, of their own volition, to consider me worthy to be proposed for potential consideration.
“The coalition groups of youth, women, farmers, physically challenged and well-meaning Nigerians that have done this have expressed their genuine free will, political right, freedom of expression and association for my consideration, with the interest of Nigeria at heart.
“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 to be considered.
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“I remain fully engaged and committed to the mission that Nigeria, Africa and all the non-African shareholders of the African Development Bank have given me for Africa’s development,” the statement said.