The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, ACPN, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, has expressed dissatisfaction with the challenges confronting Nigeria, saying back-to-back failed leadership had held the country back for too long hence the need to take a stand and “take our country back”.
Speaking in Abuja on Monday after flagging off her campaign, Ezekwesili said Nigeria needed a leader like her to make the country realise its potential.
Ezekwesili said, “Sometimes, it is hard to believe Nigeria’s greatness in the midst of our daily struggles and as we watch our country repeat the same mistakes over and over again, it is hard to remember the contributions our country has made for freedom and peace across the African continent.
“I cannot stand it when we choose to accept mediocrity or resign ourselves to lowly standards. Nigeria can do much better. I care about Nigeria and Nigerians enough to know that the back-to-back failed leadership has held us back for far too long and if we do not take a stand and take our country back, they would still be here in years to come, holding back our children and their children. God forbid!”
Ezekwezili said the situation where elected candidates reneged on their promises was bad for Nigeria’s growth adding that she would fulfill her electoral promises if elected President in 2019.
