11 Sep 2006 |
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 As soon as the dust arising from the ashes of the open-space cremation of the so called TTA settled down, I rushed to publish my thesis on why his Excellency, Governor Donald Duke of Cross River State and the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu would make an excellent pair for the positions of President and Vice President (and vice versa, depending on the much touted PDP zoning system then, between North and South of Nigeria) respectively. (See, My Winning Team for 2007: Gov. Duke & Chairman Ribadu") More than 100 days later from May 22, 2006 when this referenced article was published on the internet by some Nigerian websites, I have since received a host of emails commending the desirability of the maverick duo as the next best thing waiting to happen to Nigeria since her gainning Independence from the British Empire in 1960. In this light, what this recent article is purported for, is to further enlighten my fellow Nigerians that rather than get caught-up in the "Power Show" (apologies to Afro beats Maestro, late Fela Anikulapo Kuti) between President Obasanjo and his vice, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku over the matter of corruption and corrupt practices, a viable candidate do exist who deserve our admiration and support, both in cash and in kind to enable him realise the lofty Idea of being the President of Nigeria come 2007. The truth is that, there is no other candidate, so far announced, who is more qualified in all ramifications to become President in 2007 than Gov. Donald Duke of Cross River State who has been conducting himself in office in an efficient and exemplary fashion, such that his State, Cross River is adjudged by all as the "cleanest and most environmentally safe State in Nigeria" in addition to the strict implementation of both social and economic policies of its managers headed by Gov. Duke. A close observer of the Nigerian political terrane would have noticed that inefficiency in resource management as well as lack of focus leadership are the bane of the Nigerian Leaders, both of which has been proven wrong by the focused and quality leadership of Gov. Duke to his Cross River State and which he hopes to transfer unto a larger Nigerian society once elected the President of Nigeria in 2007. Gov. Donald Duke is still the only one governor to my recollection thus far, who has not been tainted by any corrupt act, he is well educated and exprerienced first, in the private sector and now in public administration. He represents the best of the past Nigerian leaders such as Tafawa Balewa by his humility; the required present, by his youthfulness and education; and the future by his having a strong and positive conviction and seeing it through successfully. Therefore, I need not belabor the obvious with the detail achievements of Gov. Duke in office, so far, while I strongly suggest all readers to visit the web-sites of Gov. Duke for President, 2007 for more information. http://dukepac.biz/index2.html http://www.dukeforpresident.com/ Once again, I humbly call on all compatriots who desire genuine, positive change in the polity, and from incapable to capable leadership; from older generation to younger generation; from "militrician" to politician; from rulers to leaders of people to support, assist and help to spread the words of goodwill on the candidacy and eventual victory at the polls on April 2007 for the emergence of Governor Duke for President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on May 29, 2007. There is also no doubt, despite the accusation of partiality leveled against the Chairman of the EFCC, that Mallam Nuhu Ribadu is one, if not the best, of the rising positive star in Northern Nigeria in particular, but Nigeria in general. His good works has been well acknowledged by all people of honor both in Nigeria and overseas such that he was recently a keynote speaker in an United Nations' seminar on corruption in New York, USA. I still support his Vice Presidential candidacy without reservations. In conclusion, my fellow Nigerians, let us keep our eye on the ultimate prize of the ongoing political realignment and play our own little part in ensuring that only credible, viable and capable leadership emerges in the primary elections and partake in the finale, the presidential election so that Nigeria can consolidate her recent economic achievements across the board and for the betterment of ourselves and unborn generations. Thank you all and May Almighty God continue to Bless Nigeria and her people. Amen. Long Live the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Up! Up!! Up!!! Donald Duke for President! Notice: The writer is not an official spokesperson/representative of either Gov. Duke or Chairman Ribadu, rather, he is a concerned Nigerian who desire a genuine and positive change in the polity. He is also not privy to any secret document of any government or political party organization. He is just simply performing his own public duty as he sees fit. Adebayo Animashaun, a student and financial consultant writes from New York City, USA. email: aniade@yahoo.com
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