Chief Kennedy Nnaji, President of the Nigeria Union in Japan, has declared his intention to run for office of the President in Nigeria in 2023 General Elections.

Nnaji, who doubles as the Patron, Sports Writer’s Association of Nigeria, (SWAN) Lagos Chapter, made the declaration in a statement on Monday.

The 53-year old Nigerian businessman from Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, said his decision to run for the exalted office was borne out of the need to bring his experiences in the diaspora to bear on Nigeria.

“There are discordant voices among Nigerians fueled by selfish persons. No country can grow in an atmosphere of disunity.

“Nigerians must see themselves as one for the country to move to greater heights.

“I intend to come in to create harmonious relationship among Nigerians,” Nnaji said.

The presidential hopeful, who noted that he would announce the platform for his aspiration soon, said that time had come for Nigerians to try fresh ideas from the diaspora for top political offices.

He said that he would not only bring his wealth of experiences into Nigeria but also unify the nation the way he unified all Nigerians resident in Japan.

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He added: “My intention is to make Nigeria the best and safest nation that can compete with other nations of the world, where merit and accountability, not tribe will be supreme.

“As a detribalised Nigerian, part of my unification mission will be retaining our diverse cultures, not as tribes but as Nigerians that we will sell to the world.”

Nnaji, however, said that he was not intimidated by any aspirant because his pedigree and experience would lend credence to his aspiration.

Nnaji is currently the Director General and Chief Executive Officer, Japan-Nigeria Direct Inc., and was also a former patron of Supporters Club, Japan. (NAN)