By Spy Uganda CorrespondentĀ
A 102-year-old woman, Nonye Josephine Ezeanyaeche, has declared bid to run for presidency in 2023.
Ezeanyaeche, who is also called āliving legendā or āMama Africaā, hails from Aguata, Anambra state and is the founder of the āVoice for Senior Citizens of Nigeriaā group.
The centenarian has expressed readiness to vie for the highest office in the land if the younger generations of the country are not ready.
Caro Nwosu, president of the group who spoke on behalf of Ezeanyaeche was quoted by Sahara Reporters as saying;
āIf Nigerians are shying away from political participation, she says she is ready to contest. She has already prepared a manifesto for herself. She has the vision. If the good ones donāt come out to contestā¦ā
The aged woman acknowledged Nwosuās statement as she said in Igbo; āIf you have a male or female child, try to train them to surpass your own achievements.ā
She is said to have received many awards for her contributions to humanity and nation-building, including the African Peace Award, 2021.
(Klonopin)