I Still Want To Rule Nigeria – Donald Duke

Former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, on Tuesday said he would still take a shot at the presidency if the opportunity presented itself.

Duke spoke at a programme “The Nigerian Symposium for Emerging Leaders” held in Lagos.

He said though he once aspired to the position but did not emerge candidate of the PDP, he would still contest for the highest office in the country at the appropriate time.

Duke explained that it was because of his preference for the presidential seat that he did not vie for any federal legislative seat after serving out his terms as governor.

“I do not have the flair for the legislature; standing up and sitting down at the chambers to raise a point. That was why I did not contest for the Senate but the presidency, after serving out my term as governor.

“I have contested the presidency before; I will still give it a shot when the opportunity presents itself . I believe I still have the energy in me,” he said.

The former governor canvassed the reform of the country`s political system to accommodate wider participation and good governance.

He suggested the review of the electoral law to allow for independent candidacy.

He said Nigeria's democracy would fare better if young people, who form the larger proportion of the population ,took more active part in its political process.

He said most developed countries had young people as their leaders at one point or the other in their democratic history.

He, however, admitted that power was never given easily, urging young people to participate in the political process and use their prime to add value to the country.

“I want to urge young people in the country not to see leadership as if it belongs to some people, but do everything positive to be part of it.

“You can only make a difference at the prime of your life. You can actually add value now, not when you are above 50.

“So, you need to be part of the political process and play your part. It is your right to be there; nobody is doing you a favour.

“You represent more than 60 per cent of the population; you don’t have to beg for it. Just make effort to make that change and contribute your quota to nation building," he said.
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  1. well said..i support if you choose to go for it,you are well knowledgeable to lead

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  2. With God all things are possible
    #Believe

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  3. Start by returning all the wealth you looted!

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  4. South south opportunity has come and gone.

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  5. Thank you sir,we need people like you to encourage the youths in politics. God will help you achieve your dream only if your aim of going there is to build Nigeria and not to destroy it.

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  6. Oladimeji S.31 May, 2017 18:16

    Lets wait and see.

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  7. Oya enter front, u already have experience and ur voice is louder I'm sure if u get there we will vote u in.

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  8. Biafra is better for u to rule.

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  9. When will this old men quit politics

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  10. It is possible. I will vote for you anytime anyday sir because you have a picture of what you want

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