Kola, the first son of MKO Abiola, presumed winner of the June 12 1993 presidential election, has declared interest to run for President in the 2023 elections.
Putting action to intention, Kola Abiola has obtained his N10million Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for Presidency under the Peoples’ Redemption Party (PRP) at its headquarters in Abuja.
Heir of the late business mogul, Kola is billed to contest the primary election with two other aspirants – Gboluga Mosugu and Patience Key for the party’s ticket.
Abiola’s decision has put to rest speculations that he would join the Social Democratic Party (SDP) on whose platform his late father ran for president in 1993.
Speaking after obtaining the forms, Abiola said he is opposed to consensus arrangement.
He said he and the other aspirants have to decide who hoists the party flag for the seat in the coming election.
“We have two other candidates. We believe in internal party democracy. We are not doing consensus. It is a transparent party. The more candidates we have the better.
“Whoever wins, we will all come together and work for the party and not somebody calling for consensus where someone will step down for another.