The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, declared his intention to run for the presidency of the country in the 2019 general elections.

Saraki made the declaration at a dialogue with youths and young aspirants in Abuja on Thursday and promised an inclusive government for all Nigerians if elected.

He said that he would ensure that all Nigerians enjoyed “the inalienable right to feel a sense of belonging no matter their background or creed or what part of the country they come from.

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This was contained in a tweet by his media aide, Olu W. Onemola‏ @OnemolaOlu:

“No matter who you voted for or what your convictions are, the government must work for you.

“I have decided to answer the call of teeming youth who have asked me to run for president.

“Accordingly, I hereby announce my intention to run for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the coming general elections in 2019 on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

“I do so with the firm conviction that I have what it takes to secure inclusive growth for Nigeria and Nigerians.

“My plan for Nigeria has inclusion in all aspects of the country’s affairs as a central pillar.”