The ex-governor spoke at a programme, “The Nigerian Symposium for Emerging Leaders,” held in Lagos.
Duke said though he once aspired to the position but did not emerge the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, he would still contest for the highest office in the country at the appropriate time.
He further explained that it was because of his preference for the presidential seat that he did not vie for any federal legislative seat after serving out his terms as governor.
He said, “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.
He, however, canvassed the reform of the country`s political system to accommodate wider participation and good governance.
He suggested the review of the electoral law to allow for independent candidacy. Duke said the country`s democracy would fare better if young people, who form the larger proportion of the population,took more active part in its political process.
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Duke said though he once aspired to the position but did not emerge the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, he would still contest for the highest office in the country at the appropriate time.
He further explained that it was because of his preference for the presidential seat that he did not vie for any federal legislative seat after serving out his terms as governor.
He said, “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.
He, however, canvassed the reform of the country`s political system to accommodate wider participation and good governance.
He suggested the review of the electoral law to allow for independent candidacy. Duke said the country`s democracy would fare better if young people, who form the larger proportion of the population,took more active part in its political process.
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*I wont be surprised if he contests,this has been a long time coming from him..
Is SexyDaddy the only man that love this man?
ReplyDeleteNo,i love him too,have been wishing he becomes a president even if it is just for a year,he will be our "Obama"
DeleteNope, not at all
DeleteDonald, you don't need energy. Sai baba no get energy but he is our president. Based on logistics, i know if you become the no 1 leader of this country who will do a perfect job
DeleteNo u are not alone. I love this man like kilode. No single scandal with him.
DeleteI love him!
DeleteHe did well for cross river state,
I think he can do well for d country!
He can never be our Obama. Thief like him
DeleteHe's alright by looks. But don't know if his qualifications. I prefer Osibajo and maybe Donald as Vice President. That combo will be correct.
ReplyDeleteHmmmmn
DeleteOver qualified anon,
DeleteDuke is a Lawyer.
Young n vibrant
Brilliant
Eloquent
Handsome
Sexy 😉
And Scandal Free.
Sai Donald Duke👍
Maybe FFK should contest with Fayose as vice
ReplyDeletePlease we don't need these recycled thieves. Forget about his youthfulness,handsomeness and gentle appearance,they are all deceptive. This guy stole more than Ibori and Igbinedion put together during his tenure as Cross-Rivers state governor. His state allocation was far bigger than many other states if not the largest,what did he do with those allocations? Apart from the Tinapa nonsense. He and Peter Odili were the most coded criminals/looters of their era. His state indigenes should hold him to give account first. Moreover wetin him forget for governance wey he remember now?
ReplyDeleteAnon calm down!
DeleteHow come he was d only gov specifically mentioned not to be corrupt by EFCC??
Forget that he was fantastically corrupt but smart about it. If he was the only one mentioned not to be corrupt then what happened to all that were mentioned to be corrupt? Have they all been prosecuted.
DeleteOdé
DeletePls talk what you know. He has been to EFCC
DeleteHonestly I will vote for him. I have eyes on him and Fashola. We need people who know what governance is all about.
ReplyDeleteWhich yeye governance does he know about. You people forget so soon and dont do research abi?
DeleteFashola me? I am a lagiosian and I can tell you that fashola didn't do anything fantastic in lagos. The will pass law but never implement it. A new born baby can govern lagos with the right media and you would think he/she is doing a perfect job.
DeleteOf course i will vote for him and i know majority will. I think he has the political will and wherewithal as a leader.
ReplyDeleteYoung and vibrant is not the only required qualities, his past records should be revisited to know his abilities towards leadership.
ReplyDeleteHe did a great job while he was a governor so being a president would not be a bad idea!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see a young presido
ReplyDeleteWe need intellect not all this old men.
It will be a good one if only it can be a reality....
I will vote for him if he contest
ReplyDeleteI think Osibanjo and Donald Duke can deliver,Donald Duke is a serious man, he really worked in calabar then,he changed the face of calabar.He can deliver.
ReplyDeleteWhat has Osibanjo delivered apart from going upandan and snapping pictures? Nigerians don't look beyond their noses! What is the state of your economy?
DeleteSo that u can continue spreading std abi? It's not about good looks, we don't want a thief again
ReplyDeleteOfio
You have been sounding pained even on Linda,s blog about this man, only u, be ashamed gerrarahere
DeleteAnon 11:05 how are you sure its the same person commenting? You are the one that needs to get out of here, people are entitled to their opinions. You see fine man now your clitoris has stood attention. This is not your blog anon orubebe.
DeleteYasss!!!!
ReplyDeleteI commented elsewhere: This same man that sold Cross River Bakassi to Cameroon because he thought Obasanjo will make him President. Pls beware and be aware!!!!!!! Ask him who else he is willing to sell of this time
ReplyDeleteDon't mind them. They don't read or do research na. Sold Bakassi that has been part of Nigeria for so long and couldn't even settled indigenes that came back people suffered and died like chickens under him. Camerounians were killing Nigerians like mad in Bakassi. If he becomes president he will just sell the whole Nigeria to Cameroon .
DeleteDuke is a fine theif but still a theif. He and his wife are as crooked as they come. Nigerians dont be fooled there are so many other qualified leaders we need to give a chance to. like someone said what did he forget hat he wants to go back to collect.
ReplyDeleteKeep quiet, u are not a thief? Most Nigerians are thieves,most of u callung others thieves are worswe thieves,Donald is a good leader he once ruled and did not fail
DeleteGreat news. Donald please do.
ReplyDeleteIf a man like this contests, Nigerians will be proud to show off their president, at least when he speaks we will understand. Not phiphipbi.kwarakshion...zah oza room etc. A country full of educated men is been ruled by...mtcheeew.
ReplyDeleteAnd why not?? He is over qualified I beg
ReplyDeleteabegggi. all these rogues shud go and sit down. man wey go fuck girl finish say weda them no happy say their governor wiht fresh skin dey fuck them. akpumu
ReplyDelete