A Peoples Democratic Party group, Renaissance PDP, has urged Rivers State Governor Nyesome Wike to run for president in 2023.
The call was made in Calabar, Cross River State capital, during a meeting with journalists.
According to the group, Wike has what it takes to drive the country to economic and political stability and growth.
They added that the country needed a leader like Wike to survive.
The group’s communique was read by Gab Odu Oji, a former political stalwart in Cross River State.
He said, “Based on his antecedents and achievements Governor Wike has what it takes to salvage the country.
“The movement notes that Nigeria is in dire need of a leader to drive prosperity to the people.
“Wike is a nationalist who believes in the unity of Nigeria and this was demonstrated during the inferno at Sokoto.”
The group also faulted the zoning arrangement of the presidential slot.
“This is what zoning has done to this country and we are out to right these wrongs by bringing Governor Wike on.
“Wike is the saviour we are looking for to salvage the country”, the group said.