You couldn’t clinch a ticket to en- able your senatorial ambition come to fruition. What is happening to you now?
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I filed paper in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and I withdrew the paper when I found out they had given T.A Orji all the delegates. There is no need to waste my time. I give thanks to God because I don’t know what God saved me for withdrawing from the race. I am not desperate, although I would love to give service to the people of Abia State and Nigeria. My work as governor reflected my heart for Nigeria through the Enyimba Football Club, comprising Mus- lims and Christians, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Same holds sway for the businesses I own; they reflect the true frame of mind. My face knows no Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa. I consider competence in all I do, and this is the prob- lem of Nigeria. Nigeria has to be able to arise from being partial to being competent. Our leaders should focus on what the people need.
A leader should have conviction before having advisers. Nigeria doesn’t need a strong man to lead but someone who will be as humane as President Jonathan, although with strong advisers. If he wins again, all of us will get involved to re-direct the level of government and participation because gov- ernance is about making business decisions, investment, economy, expansion, amenities, roads, rails and infrastructure. There is noth- ing wrong in owing. Brazil borrowed, but they used theirs to develop infrastructure and do great things. So it’s not a waste. But Nige- ria borrowed and squandered the money. It’s not the right way to go.
– Culled from This Day.
