2023 Presidency: Ayade Reveals Next Step Should He Miss Out On APC Ticket

Cross River State Governor and 2023 presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Ben Ayade has taken a stand in the event that he loses the party’s ticket.

The Governor who described himself as a loyal party man who understands party supremacy said he would give total support to whoever emerges as long as the process is fair and transparent.

Speaking on Tuesday during an interview with Channels TV, Ayade however pointed out that for him to step down from the race for a consensus candidate, the reason for choosing such a person must be clear for all to see.

He said, “In a scenario where the party creates very classical elucidations of the basis and selection criteria that I find completely adequate, I will have no objection.

“If the basis for narrowing down to somebody on the consensus basis and I don’t happen to be the one, I need to understand the selection criteria to explain how they arrived at Mr A and not B. If I feel that is a fair process, of course, I will yield to the supremacy of the party.

“I am a team player and I don’t have any qualms with that. But I must see that it is fair and transparent. I know that capacity will be one of the key factors in consideration.”

Governor Ayade had on Monday also purchased the nomination and expression of interest forms of the ruling party ahead of the deadline for the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms of the APC.