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Bukola Saraki Joining Presidential Race What Nigerians think? - Edoman - 08-25-2018
There has been a lot of drama around Senate President Bukola Saraki. He recently decamped from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) amidst controversy and announced interest to contest for presidency. Daily Trust sought the opinions of some Nigerians on his presidential ambition
Comrade Seiyefa Uzaka, Journalist, Bayelsa
Senate President Bokula Saraki is qualified to contest for the office of the president of Nigeria. He is a Nigerian citizen and nothing should hold him back. The decision to elect him rests on the people of Nigeria, and in the Nigerian constitution, the educational qualification for someone to contest for the office of the president is just the Senior Secondary School Certificate. So, for someone who is a medical doctor, which means that he is a degree holder, he is qualified to run for the office of president. If God wants him to be there, he will win and if God says no, he will not win.
Dr. Obuma Paul, Politician, Bayelsa
Bukula Saraki has been a leader in the senate and has done well, so Nigerians cannot rule out the fact that he can do well if he becomes the president. It is a good idea for him to aspire to rule this great country. It is a welcome development. I see him as a good material. If he comes on board, the difference will be clear, because for the period he has been president of the senate, he has done well. I think he is a principled man and will make a good president.
Abubakar Abba, 42, Communicator, Kaduna.
Saraki is just a joker, because many people in this country, especially the masses, even those in the village, know that he has been using his position as Senate President to cause confusion in the affairs of the executive arm. An example is the issue of delay in passing previous budgets, including his role in the delay of INEC funds for 2019 general elections. Many people in the northern part of the country will not vote for him.
Frank Olotu, 34, Politician, Bayelsa
Senate President Bokula Saraki is a good leader. He did well as a governor and he is doing well as a senate president. So, I see him as a very credible leader that can contest the 2019 presidential election. He is better than many leaders and presidents who have led this country, so he has the right to offer himself for the highest office if he becomes the flag bearer of the PDP. He will challenge the ruling APC and wrestle power from them during next year’s election. Besides, he is a young man who can work to put the economy of the country on a fast-growing track. He has the capacity to bring back the lost glory of our nation and handle the security challenges.
Muhammad Bin Ibrahim, 44, Journalist, Kaduna.
For me, Saraki is a victim of democracy. So, for that sole reason, and considering his competence to lead the senate harmoniously, he deserves to try his luck in the presidential race. This is why I support his move to run for president.
Eunice Nnachi, Journalist, Bayelsa
Dr. Bokula Saraki is a good leader. He will do well if given the opportunity to lead the country. He is a man of his words and in terms of academic exposure, he is a medical doctor who knows what Nigerians want. He is also smart and intelligent. That is what Nigerians want at the moment. He knows how to turn things around and has been able to hold the National Assembly together these past years, despite the storm. Such a person, when given the opportunity, will lead the country well.
In addition, if you look at his pattern, he always works for the good of the country. In 2014 for example, when the nation was facing challenges, he left his former party then and joined forces with APC that eventually brought onboard President Muhammadu Buhari. Now that he sees APC is not helping the economy of the nation, he has taken the destiny of the nation upon himself and pulled out again from APC to effect change for economic progress. So, I think he needs the support of Nigerians.
Tida Leo, 28, Development Worker, Kaduna
For me, Bukola Saraki is first of all a Nigerian who is eligible and fit to throw his hat in the ring for the presidency having served in the Senate despite all the court charges. He is also learned and very conversant with the Nigerian Constitution. And since he is now riding on the crest of his freedom from legal encumbrance, I support Bukola Saraki, knowing fully well that PDP has accepted him back and the race is for everyone. And at last, only one man will be president
https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/what-nigerians-think-about-saraki-joining-presidential-race-267402.html
RE: Bukola Saraki Joining Presidential Race What Nigerians think? - Edoman - 08-25-2018
We think Saraki is a back stabber and not necessarily a lesser evil. He is also corrupt and although more intelligent than the herdsman we have in charge, he is definitely a more corrupt person
RE: Bukola Saraki Joining Presidential Race What Nigerians think? - Edoman - 08-25-2018
Quote:Honestly, if Nigerian citizens are as wise as American citizens, they won't even think it twice before voting in Saraki
Because of all the presidential candidates that can move Nigeria forward, he's the only leader that won't govern our country by privilege, nepotism and emotions but by insight, optimism and intelligence
Quote me a billion times about his performance in Kwara State and I will state to you the obvious difference between national politics and state politics
His performance in office as the Senate President is not just a proof but a verifiable one
Let's drop our ego, sentiments, regional differences and political affiliation and for once strive for the progress and betterment of this nation.
And with our undivided love, we can always bring out the best in it
God Bless Nigeria
God Bless the Most Populous Black Nation
God Bless Saraki (the face of modern day Democracy)
God Bless Jonathan (the father of modern day democracy)
God Bless all lovers of Democracy in Nigeria
RE: Bukola Saraki Joining Presidential Race What Nigerians think? - Edoman - 08-25-2018
Saraki was Governor of kwara for 8 years. Can you mention d single thing he achieved in kwara?
It takes just 21 days for decking to dry enough. Mention a single edifice in kwara constructed by Saraki.
Saraki is the only person in Africa who has wrecked 2 banks. Société generale and Trade bank.
He has worked in just 2 private enterprises in his life and he stole from both till they were bankrupt.
I repeat, I want Saraki to run against Buhari.
RE: Bukola Saraki Joining Presidential Race What Nigerians think? - Gimbiya - 08-25-2018
Na today.
RE: Bukola Saraki Joining Presidential Race What Nigerians think? - trustangel - 08-25-2018
na the same set of people