The Imo West Senator made his declaration on Monday at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.

Okorocha’s declaration adds to the increasing list of lawmakers who have publicly expressed their interest to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari when his term expires in 2023.

The 59-year-old former governor intends to run for office on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking on Monday, Okorocha promised to work for the unity and progress of Nigeria, create a conducive economic environment for businesses to grow and thrive as well as run an inclusive government.

He promised that if elected, he would make education free and compulsory, especially from primary to secondary school levels.

This online platform reports that this will be the fourth shot by Okorocha at the presidency.

It will be recalled that the politician had earlier written a letter to the Senate about his intention. The letter was read during the plenary last Wednesday by Senate President Ahmad Lawan.

Besides Okorocha, other southeast politicians who have expressed interest in the 2023 presidency, which has been rumored to be zoned to the south, include Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi, former Senate President and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Anyim Pius Anyim, former Governor of Abia State, Orji Uzor Kalu, and others.