Ogun State former governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has declared his intention to run for president.
He made his intention known in a letter to the President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, which was read on the floor of the Senate.
Senator Amosun, who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Capital Market, said he will publicly declare for the race on 5 May.
He is the third APC senator to join the presidential race.
Senators Rochas Okorocha and Orji Uzor Kalu had earlier announced their bid for the presidency.
Senator Kalu has however pulled out of the race.