The spokesperson for the Vice President, Laolu Akande has come out to say that Yemi Osinbajo contesting in the last presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress was in the interest of the people.

He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.

According to him, people see him as a representation of a new Nigeria, so he simply contested because he has the required qualities for the office of the president.

He added that Osinbajo has inspired tens and scores of millions of Nigerians with his leadership style.

His words, “What is important is that you take the step you want to take in the best interest of the people. Public interest is the overriding factor.”

“The level of understanding that you have acquired in terms of what has to be done and the capacity he has demonstrated when he had the opportunity to act for the president.”

“And he has inspired tens and scores of millions of Nigerians with his leadership style. People see him as a representation of a new Nigeria. All of these can’t be in place and he just walks away.”

“He did what he needed to do and the party made the decision and he just has to move on after doing the right thing.”