The president of African Development Bank, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina has said that his present position prohibits that he seeks the presidency of his country.
This was just as he urged Nigerians to disregard the rumour of joining the presidential race.
A statement on Tuesday noted that his current position does not allow such move.
Adesina said that he’s been extremely humbled by the calls from certain quarters to join the race.
He stated ,” I have been extremely humbled by several calls from Nigerians at home and abroad that I should consider running for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“I am very touched by all who have gone to great extent,with such huge sacrifices,of their volition, to consider me worthy to be proposed for potential consideration.
“The coalition group of youths,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.
“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 for Africa’s development.
“I remain fully focused on the missing of supporting the accelerated development and economic integration of Africa.
“May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“May God bless Africa”.