From Premium Times Nigeria · Mariam Ileyemi · · 1m 50s
2027: Men have failed Nigeria
Presidential candidate Esther Okereke argues male leadership has failed Nigeria for 20+ years.
In brief
Presidential candidate Esther Okereke argues male leadership has failed Nigeria for 20+ years. Esther Okereke, NRM presidential candidate, claims 20+ years of male leadership failed Nigeria and urges women to lead in 2027 election. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Presidential candidate Esther Okereke
Esther Okereke, the presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), urges Nigerians to give a woman a chance to lead the country.
“2027: Men have failed Nigeria, Presidential candidate”
Male leadership failure
Mrs Okereke said she had met people who doubted whether a woman could lead Nigeria.
“Do you think a man who has failed for over 20 years should continue? If you don’t think so, then give this woman a chance”
2027 presidential election
Nigeria has never elected a woman as president with only two women among 18 presidential candidates cleared by INEC.
“The 2027 election will again be contested predominantly by men”
NRM candidate's platform
Mrs Okereke identified electricity as one of the first areas she would address if elected.
“She said small and medium-sized businesses often lose customers because of power failures”
Insecurity concerns
Mrs Okereke said insecurity discourages Nigerians living abroad from returning to invest in the country.
“I have lots of friends that want to come back home to invest, not as charity, but as partners”
Infrastructure criticism
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Mrs Okereke criticised the practice of repairing roads shortly before political leaders visit.
“If you have decided to go into public office, just have it at the back of your mind that you’re a servant”
Grassroots partnership
Mrs Okereke said her campaign is built on a grassroots structure and citizens should be treated as partners in governance.
“You don’t just need the grassroots for votes. You need them for partnership”
Healthcare focus
Mrs Okereke said her proposed governance framework would prioritise healthcare services for people at the grassroots.
“After the election, you need to answer questions from them. You need to give them updates”
2027 election context
Mrs Okereke represents the NRM while Ada Okwori is the National Democratic Party’s presidential candidate.
“The two women are seeking the presidency against candidates including president bola tinubu”
Accountability focus
Mrs Okereke said she is here with accountability and a blueprint for governing Nigeria.
“By the way, I’m not here for gender politics. I’m here with accountability”
2027 election timeline
The presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) spoke on Wednesday during an appearance on Sunrise Daily.
“She made the remarks on wednesday during an appearance on sunrise daily”
2027 election opponents
Mrs Okereke faces presidential candidates including president bola tinubu of the all progressives congress.
“former vice president atiku abubakar of the african democratic congress and former anambra state governor peter obi of the nigeria democratic congress”
2027 election outcome
Mrs Okereke argues that giving women a chance to lead would address years of male leadership failure.
“Do you think a man who has failed for over 20 years should continue? If you don’t think so, then give this woman a chance”
What to remember
Esther Okereke, NRM presidential candidate, claims 20+ years of male leadership failed Nigeria and urges women to lead in 2027 election.
