I contested the presidency to develop Nigeria, not to display arrogance, my wealth – Jack-Rich

One-time aspirant in the latest All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Primary and CEO of Belema Oil Producing Limited, Tein Jack-Rich has dispelled insinuations and rumors that he was trying to run for the office of president because he wanted to show arrogance and his wealth.

Speaking at a birthday ceremony organized in his honor by Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force (NDPSF) leader Asari Dokubo at Harry’s Town in Degema, Jack-Rich said he contested the APC Presidential Primary because of the possible beliefs that Nigeria and what he had to offer to save the country from insecurity and economic hardship.

Jack-Rich went on to explain that after losing in the primary, he took the time to study all the candidates emerging from the various political parties vying for the office of president, and found that only Bola Tinubu of the APC was the real one. and sincere intention to develop Nigeria.

He called on key political influencers from the Kalabari Kingdom to build unity focused on political inclusion and economic sustainability so that they can have a succession plan for positions of strategic importance in the next dispensation he believes will be taken by Tinubu led.

While Jack-Rich expressed his gratitude to Asari for organizing the birthday ceremony in his honour, he said that as Nigeria faces the 2023 elections with interest, the people of the Kalabari kingdom must build bridges and show acts of division so that they also get the chance to have a son as Governor of Rivers State.

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NDPSF leader Asari Dokubo previously appealed to Nigerians to trust and vote for APC presidential candidate Tinubu. He said that he is the only candidate for the office of president who has the solution to solve the economic and challenges facing Nigeria.

The chief resource management agitator in the Niger Delta said he is confident in Tinubu’s abilities to deliver on his promises as he has carefully studied the political growth and development steps of the APC candidate over the years.

Asari went on to explain that he supports the APC presidential candidate’s ambition because the people of the Kalabari Kingdom are more strategic and closer to Tinubu than any other candidate competing for the first seat.

He said, “Trust me, for you know me. I have paid my dues. I tell with good authority that Tinubu is the only person who can secure us, the Kalabari people, and protect our resources. If you will, throw your votes away As far as I’m concerned, I’ve told you the truth.

“Our people are strategic and close to Tinubu than any other candidate fighting for the number one seat in Aso Villa. And that is the position the people of Kalabari need in the next democratic dispensation.”