A former military head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar is said to have tipped the presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Prof Christopher Imumolen, to succeed president Muhammadu Buhari in 2023.
Abubakar reportedly made his position known as the flagbearer of the AP paid him homage in his home in Minna, capital of Niger State.
According to the retired General, Nigeria was in dire need of energetic and youthful leaders like Imumolen to come out from the hook of several quagmires besieging it.
His words: “The old ones should fade away gracefully and allow young people to take over. What we can do as former leaders is to tutor them in whatever way we can in order for them to lead the country.
“As a matter of fact, this is the time Nigerians should begin to support young, vibrant, and visionary leaders that would steer the country on the path of glory.”
Meanwhile, Imumolen harped on his stance on the role the next generation of leaders should play in taking Nigeria to greater heights.
The AP candidate stressed the urgency to reposition the nation on the path of progress, development, and sustainable growth.
“Nigerians should start looking at selecting those who have a track record in leadership at various levels from both the private and public sector”, he added.