The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has denied reports suggesting he intends to run for president in Nigeria’s 2027 elections.
Speculation arose following a recent interview on Arise TV, where Adesina was asked about his political future after his tenure at the AfDB. Responding to the question, he said:
“I will be available to serve in any capacity, globally, in Africa, anywhere, including in my own country, Nigeria”
His remarks quickly sparked interpretations that he was subtly indicating an interest in the 2027 presidential race. However, Adesina took to X on Thursday to clarify that his statement had been misinterpreted and misrepresented by some media outlets.
He wrote:
“A segment of my recent interview on @ARISEtv has been both misinterpreted and misrepresented in several Nigerian media outlets.
“What I said was, “I will be available to serve in any capacity, globally, in Africa, anywhere, including my own country”.
“For clarity and for the record, I did not say that I am running for the office of President of Nigeria”.
Adesina, who recently turned 65, is set to complete his tenure as AfDB President this year, bringing an end to his leadership at the pan-African financial institution.
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