Is Fela Durotoye running for Presidency in 2019? That has been one of the strongest debate topics on social media in the past few weeks.
Recently, a campaign posted went viral on social media carrying thr faces of Fela Durotoye and Biola Alabi. However, both parties nullified the rumors. Fela Durotoye wrote on his instagram page;
"Hello Everyone.
I note with great humility the excitement that a fictitious poster circulating on social media has generated over the past 24 hours.
For the avoidance of doubt, the poster was NOT conceived, designed or created by my organization. Neither was it circulated with my endorsement.
To the best of my knowledge, there is no such party as The Liberation Party.
That said, I have been overwhelmed by the love and goodwill generated by this (im)poster and the outpouring of best wishes and prayers have simply been incredible.
It is truly amazing to see people’s reaction to the probability of an intention to run for the highest office and I note, with thanks, the advise & counsel of many strategists who voluntarily stepped forward to freely share their great ideas on how to carry out a successful campaign. The unsolicited pledges to fund a campaign is literally unbelievable.
I was also not lost to the concerns of some and even the apathetic disposition of a few people.
But, one thing I realized and learned from this unscripted & unprompted situation is that Nigerians at home and abroad (especially young people) want a next generation representation at the ballot box at the 2019 Elections.
I believe this yearning should not go unnoticed by all young and vibrant, credible and capable leaders who love Nigeria and carry in their hearts a vision for a New Nigeria.
Nigerians are literally crying out for young leaders to emerge from the shadows of possibilities and step forward unto the leadership stage to sign up for the responsibility of service to nation, state or community through executive or legislative office.
It is obvious that time has come for the young and strong to arise and build a coalition of ideas around a strong ideology of a New Nigeria where things work.
A nation committed to Good Governance that creates the enabling environment for all of us to dream, try, succeed and thrive all across the land.
A nation where every citizen of Nigeria dwells in peace and safety as we together passionately and creatively engage in fulfilling jobs that help us to enjoy an improved standard of living and achieve economic growth and social development for everyone.
The future of Nigeria is what it can and must become … a most desirable nation to live, work and do business in and with. .
Clearly, it is time to Deliver The Future of our great nation but in the words of John Legend, “The Future started yesterday. We are already late.”
Arise O Compatriots,
Nigeria’s Call Obey To Serve Our Fatherland With Love and Strength and Faith.
God bless you and God bless Nigeria.
FelaDUROTOYE."
See Biola Alabi's response in the image below;
Fela Durotoye's posts in recent times actually fueled these controversies. He has been posting contents on social media that gives everyone a feeling that he wants to run for presidency, even myself! He keeps encouraging young Nigerians at home and abroad to get their permanent voters' cards. His last post on instagram as I write this is asking for prayers 'for the journey ahead'.
"Please #PRAYwithME ... for this JOURNEY AHEAD.
Wisdom, Favour, Grace, Strength, Clarity, Focus, Discernment, Guidance, Good Counsel, Good Judgement, An Incorruptible Heart, Fortitude, Insight, Foresight, Farsight, Oversight... God bless you and May God continually bless our Federal Republic of Nigeria.
#JourneyToNewNigeria #aNewNigeriaThatWorks #MostDesirableNation #LEADwithFD #TogetherWeWill #DeliverTheFuture"
I have 3 questions for everyone reading this post;
- Do yo think its the right time for Fela Durotoye to run for presidency?
- If Fela eventually runs for presidency, would you vote for him?
- Do you even own a voters card which enables you to exercise your voting power?
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