Politics
Donald Duke Declares Interest In 2019 Presidency
Former governor of Cross Rivers State, Donald Duke, has indicated interest in contesting for the country’s number one political office in 2019, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP).
In an interview with Veteran journalist, Dele Momodu, Duke said, barring any party restriction, he would contest for the nation’s presidential position in 2019.
He also advocated that the party jettison its zoning formula, which according to him, prevents them from fielding their best candidates for elective positions.
Responding to a question of him running for presidency, Duke said, “Dele, do you want to hear the truth? I seriously want to run but my party, PDP, would have to decide on many things.”
“Our party is well-positioned to win the next election if we can change our style a bit and beat APC at its own game. We must take advantage and benefit from our experience since 1999. Despite our apparent mistakes, Nigerians can now compare and contrast us with APC.
“What do we need to win the next elections? We must go to the field with our best candidates. We must learn from how we select our footballers. No one cares where you come from. Can you play well? Pronto.
“We must show clearly that we are more democratic. Zoning is good, but it has not worked well in Nigeria. The time has come to unleash the best brains from every part of Nigeria. We must galvanise our youths. They will never follow or support us if we can’t show how we are different and far better than APC.”
“If I can get the ticket of my Party, I’m certain that with the support of our members and the youths of Nigeria yearning for urgent restoration of hope, we shall defeat APC. I’m certain Nigerians are anxiously waiting for a leader with proven record of vigour and excellence.
“They will come out en masse to vote if they see such a candidate. And I promise to join hands with my Party to free Nigeria permanently from recession, oppression and depression.
“We know what to do to unlock the potentials of our vibrant youths and we possess the most important gift of all, the trust in our ability to take development to every part of our great country and attract our most fertile minds back home from all over the world. Our international friends are also waiting to support the right leadership when they see one. It would be the dawn of a new era in Nigeria.”
Joy Nwanyinnaya
November 20, 2017 at 5:28 pm
I vote 4 him,whether in good or wrong party.
Alex Nwabuife
November 20, 2017 at 4:29 pm
if u like go and wast ur money
Alex Chima
November 20, 2017 at 4:28 pm
A Rear kind….respect.
Theocyll Cyril
November 20, 2017 at 3:22 pm
i will vote for whether he wins or not. ay least i would have voted my conscience.
Chibuke Ositer
November 20, 2017 at 3:10 pm
His white? Why white man name ?
Uzoamaka Egbonnaji
November 20, 2017 at 2:46 pm
We do not want a Duke,we want a maniac
Ejimenkeonye Emeka
November 20, 2017 at 2:31 pm
Which election… Minority can’t win an election in Democratic setting.. Is all about majority, don’t waste your money
Prince Charlie
November 20, 2017 at 2:25 pm
WOW. That will be nice. Real fresh air.
Iniobong Robert
November 20, 2017 at 2:11 pm
i will support him he was doing some good things for is state n
Obanore Ignatius
November 20, 2017 at 1:27 pm
We will support u
Abel Akpaigwe
November 20, 2017 at 1:12 pm
Very good for the job.
Umar Farouk Balarabe
November 20, 2017 at 12:52 pm
WHO is voting nonsense people like you
Tublack Kachelile
November 20, 2017 at 12:55 pm
what has donald duke done wrong 4 you to call him nonsence. Mr man mind you speech.
Abel Akpaigwe
November 20, 2017 at 1:14 pm
You’re a smelling mad monkey.
You’re not fit to be a cleaner in Duke’s house.
Iniobong Robert
November 20, 2017 at 2:07 pm
don’t him sir, he don’t know de man befor he just here de name calabar pple
Uzoamaka Egbonnaji
November 20, 2017 at 2:47 pm
Duke is a prominent man,olodo
Immanuel O Immanuel
November 20, 2017 at 12:49 pm
Go ahead sir, i/we are behind you
Moses Echendu
November 20, 2017 at 12:42 pm
Duke, I like you so much and had wished you took that position of GEJ, you would have done better but for now , wait till 2023 so you won’t waste your time and money because no vacancy in Ask Rock
Arinze Ngobili
November 20, 2017 at 12:36 pm
Go and read the constitution before coming out for presidency, is only the North’s people
Olaide Agboola
November 20, 2017 at 12:28 pm
green man want to be our president
Musampa Ahmed Bani
November 20, 2017 at 12:24 pm
He declares interest and we are not interested
Pillar Gate
November 20, 2017 at 12:49 pm
Cuz he is not an Hausa/Fulani man,right,a country of tribalism and religious sentiment and after u guys will be shouting one Nigeria,fuck one Nigeria
Musampa Ahmed Bani
November 20, 2017 at 1:33 pm
Do i look lyk a northerner to u?? Do i look like an advocate of one nigeria?? U dis she/male will u get the fuck off my comment
Ikechukwu Paul Jesomba
November 20, 2017 at 4:12 pm
Madness
King-Cfamoz Chukwu
November 20, 2017 at 12:19 pm
Even if my father, decide to run for presidency I won’t vote,
King-Cfamoz Chukwu
November 20, 2017 at 12:19 pm
Even if my father, decide to run for presidency I won’t vote,
Bobby Ray
November 20, 2017 at 12:17 pm
if u ready to work i vote for u