Here’s Donald Duke’s Take On Becoming The President Of Nigeria

Former governor of Cross River state, Donald Duke expressed his interest in becoming Nigeria’s president if the opportunity comes.

Duke said this at a programme in Lagos, “The Nigeria Symposium for Emerging Leaders.”

He added that it was because of his interest in the presidency that he decided not to contest for a legislative position.

“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, however, said 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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