RIO DE JANEIRO, Jumada I 20, 1437, February 29, 2016, SPA -- Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says he would be willing to seek another term in 2018 despite a decline in his poll ratings, according to AP. Speaking in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday at an event to mark the 36 years of the governing Workers' party, Silva said he would put himself forward as a candidate "if necessary." He would be 72 by the time of the next election, but Silva said he would have "the desire of a 30-year-old to be president of the republic." Silva also criticized the opposition and the media, accusing them of attacking him "with lies, leaks and accusations of criminality." The former president is being investigated over alleged concealment of assets relating to upgrades carried out by construction companies on two properties in Sao Paulo state. Silva told the audience that he would be willing to hand over his banking and telephone records to help the inquiry. --SPA 01:13 LOCAL TIME 22:13 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w