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Nigerians react to Ezekwesili’s Presidential bid

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Nigerians appear divided over the presidential bid of former World Bank Vice President for Africa, Obiageli Ezekwesili.

The former Nigerian minister announced her bid for President in Nigeria on Sunday. Ezekwesili is also the co-founder of a group that raised awareness about the kidnapping of over 200 girls by Boko Haram in 2014.

She said in the statement that “I want to run for, and win, the 2019 presidential election to serve and put the citizens first by mobilizing and taking decisive actions on a number of big ideas that will help all of us build an exceptional nation”.

“Governance keeps worsening. So we the citizens have decided to get into the political arena to make things right,” Ezekwesili said.

The 55 year old is not running on the ticket of any party. She will be unable to run on the ticket of the two biggest parties, the ruling APC and opposition PDP.

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The alternative?

On Monday she wrote on her twitter page that “We are not stuck with . We have THE ALTERNATIVE.


Ezekwesili served in Nigeria’s government between 2000 and 2007, as minerals minister and later education minister.

She becomes the first prominent female Nigerian presidential hopeful. Ezekwesili will now be challenging the ruling party’s candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari.

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar is also a leading contender running on the ticket of the opposition PDP.

Reactions from Nigerians

There have been reactions from Nigerians to Ezekwesili’s bid. Some support her while others do not think she has a chance.

Nigerians will be going to the poll to elect a new president in February 2019.

 

 

Source: Africafeeds.com

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