2023: Vote candidate that comes closest to our shared vision of a Nigeria that is secured, united, prosperous – Moghalu to supporters
Former Presidential aspirant of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Prof. Kingsley Moghalu has responded to his supporters on the need to rejoin the 2023 contest
Recall that groups such as Kingsley for Better Nigeria (KBN), with Zakari Garba Zakari as National Coordinator had pleaded with the former deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria to seek another platform to serve the country.
Moghalu’s determination to lead the country hit the rock in Abeokuta during ADC’s primary recently where Kachikwu Dumebi Kachikwu scored 977 leaving Former candidate of the Young Progressives Party in 2019 election with 589.
According to Moghalu signed on Monday, he examined the various calls to return to the race, adding that it was beyond his personal and family consideration promising to remain alert to the issues of Nigeria.
The statement partly read, “Many political associates, supporters and other Nigerians have wondered over the past couple of weeks what my next steps will be since I resigned from my membership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on grounds of principle after the party’s recent presidential primaries.
“I have reflected carefully on this question, considering the emerging dynamics of the presidential contest, the larger picture beyond my individual aspiration, and family considerations. My conclusions and guidance for my teeming supporters across the country.”
He revealed that the calls transcend beyond his supporters within the ADC fold to the major political parties, stressing that he has resolved to being engaged in the building of Nigeria.
“Invitations extended to me by a number of other political parties to still be presented as a presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections on their party platforms notwithstanding, I have opted not to be a candidate in this electoral cycle. My campaign was always based on a vision for our country as set out in my manifesto book Build, Innovate and Grow (BIG), and a desire to serve, not on any inordinate personal ambition. Nevertheless, I am humbled by the recognition of the strength and impact of my political brand in our country today by the parties that invited me to take their ticket.
“At this time, I have no plans to become a member of any other political party for the purpose of the 2023 general elections. However, I intend to remain keenly engaged in our country’s immediate future, including the elections, with contributions that are appropriate and could be helpful to nation-building,” Moghalu said.
While urging country-people especially his admirers on the need to be resolute, Moghalu asked that only the presidential candidate whose aspiration for a greater Nigeria is closely-linked to his vision should earn their votes.
The statement added, “To my supporters who already have tickets from party primaries to contest for down-ballot electoral offices under the ADC, you have my full support for your electoral races and my prayers for your victory. To those who held tickets but resigned from the party in solidarity with me, and who still wish to contest elections, there are alternative avenues that can be explored.
“For those supporters and the general public who had intended to vote for me as a presidential candidate in the general elections had I emerged as one, I ask you to cast your support and ballot in the 2023 election to the candidate that comes closest to our shared vision of a Nigeria that is secured, united, and prosperous. The best chance to achieve this vision is under transformative leadership that represents a break from the old political order.
“A better Nigeria is possible. The journey to bring this vision into reality is a most urgent and essential one. Our children must experience a tomorrow that is much better than our today.”
