Politics
BREAKING: Saraki Declares For Presidency
Senate President Bukola Saraki has declared his intention to run for presidency in the 2019 general elections.
He made the declaration on Thursday while delivering a keynote address at a dialogue for youths and young aspirants in Abuja.
The Senate President listed several challenges which he believes have clogged the wheels of progress in the nation.
He highlighted extreme poverty, hunger, lack of education and mass unemployment as some of the things that have paved way for more crime and insecurity in the nation, adding that it is now time for Nigerians to rebuild the nation with new leadership.
Also, he stated that the economy is broken while the nation has now, more than ever, witnessed division along regional, religious and ethnic lines, a situation he believes should be addressed urgently in order for the nation to grow.
He said, “It is with all these in mind and taking account of the challenges that I have outlined, that I have decided to answer the call of teeming youth who have asked me to run for President.
“Accordingly, I hereby announce my intention to run for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in the coming General Elections in 2019 on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). I do so with the firm conviction that I have what it takes to secure inclusive growth for Nigeria and Nigerians.”
According to the Senate President, his plan for Nigeria has inclusion in all aspects of the country’s affairs as a central pillar.
He said, “Every citizen has the inalienable right to feel a sense of belonging, no matter their background or creed, or what part of the country they come from. No matter who you voted for or what your convictions are, government must work for you.”
His declaration comes nearly a month after he defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The defection sparked various reactions from both the ruling party and the opposition and subsequently, calls for his resignation as the Senate President, heightened.
Anonymous
August 31, 2018 at 3:08 am
Sowore2019: Take it Back Movement.
Anonymous
August 30, 2018 at 10:44 pm
SHAMELESS ROGUE.
Pdp should pick Dino Melaye (comedian senator) as his running mate.
Anonymous
August 30, 2018 at 8:45 pm
Bukala Saraki can’t take Nigerians to promise land. What has he done for his constituency
Anonymous
August 30, 2018 at 8:11 pm
War in d zoo animal kingdom
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Anonymous
August 30, 2018 at 5:35 pm
In kirikiri prison l hear the presidency is vacant
Anonymous
August 30, 2018 at 4:43 pm
At least nobody can be as worst as Buhari.
Anonymous
August 30, 2018 at 5:41 pm
Why don’t you go and vote your Saraki.
Who is stopping you?
As if!
Anonymous
August 30, 2018 at 5:47 pm
Sir, it so early to decide who to vote for but I am sure that you and your lifeless party is out of it.
Anonymous
August 30, 2018 at 4:25 pm
A good Leader in Nigeria government PDP
Anonymous
August 30, 2018 at 4:21 pm
You will succeed
Anonymous
August 30, 2018 at 3:57 pm
Anonymous
August 30, 2018 at 3:52 pm
He will fail and Akpabio wil bcome senate president
Anonymous
August 30, 2018 at 3:22 pm
Under which party?