The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovations, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, on Friday in Abuja, officially declared his intention to vie for the APC’s presidential ticket ahead of next year’s elections.
Although The PUNCH had earlier reported that Onu was set to join 30 other presidential aspirants. He delayed his announcement until after the Eid festivities.
Onu is one of four members of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari(retd.)’s cabinet who have declared or are expected to declare for office.
Others include Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi; Labour Minister, Dr Chris Ngige and Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemwka Nwajiuba.
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