Inspired by the milestone achieved by George Opong Weah, a former World Footballer of the Year and incumbent President of Liberia, former Super Eagles of Nigeria captain, Kanu Nwankwo has announced his intention to contest the 2019 presidential elections.

Speaking to Goal on Monday, the former Ajax Amsterdam and Arsenal of England legend said his mission was to secure the future of the country and the happiness of the Nigerian people.

His words: “My presence here today is about the future of our country and the happiness of our people. The last 18 years of leadership has witnessed a decline in all the critical sectors of life in Nigeria, plus the general insecurity in the land.

“Also, I’ll do all it takes to wrestle corruption which has become blatant and widespread. The rest of the world looks at Nigeria as the home of corruption.

“If I get your mandate, I promise to do things differently and restore honour and integrity to public service by keeping the best and attracting the best.

“George Weah’s victory in Liberia is a pointer that this dream is very realistic with you all on my side.”

The 41-year-old Kanu will be hoping to unseat incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential polls in the country slated to hold on February 16.