Nigerians react as Ezekwesili joins Buhari, Atiku in 2019 presidential race
Nigerians on social media have reacted to formal declaration of former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili’s intention to run for Presidency in 2019.
Ezekwesili formally declared her intention to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Saturday.
She will be running under the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, with plans to defeat APC and PDP in 2019.
Reacting, Some Nigerians on Twitter expressed divergent opinions.
However, some described her declaration as a great choice to kick out old politicians.
Here are some comments gathered by DAILY POST from Twitter:
@Owoditi “If its not Oby Ezekwesili then its Donald duke, these are viable option come 2019.. Enough of all the Old Legs.”
@Agorasblog “She is a joke. Oby Ezekwesili can’t win. All her activism boils down to: be seen criticising and rubbish possible opponents and present thyself as the intelligent saviour messiah president. She should not be taken seriously. She is a stooge of corrupt, hopeless and useless cabal.”
@TheJonathanian “Nevertheless, truth be told, my sister Oby Ezekwesili will make a fantastic President. I mean, you can neither fault her credentials nor discount her achievements.”
@Kayodeajiga “The time is not ripe yet for a female president in Nigeria and this I’m sure you’re very aware of.Probably the goodies with public office you once enjoyed is the attraction.
Though a female president would done us more good than harm because 95% of them do things with emotions.”
@Seyi_ “Why is Oby Ezekwesili doing this tho? I want to know her reasons. Because she doesn’t have a decent shot at this.”
@Tosinadeda “Don’t say you don’t have candidates in 2019, be responsible and vote. Oby Ezekwesili just joined the race.”
@Iamwilsons “So the whole Red Card to PDP & APC movement was because of this?
@Makispoke “In a perfect world, people like Oby Ezekwesili, Kingsley Moghalu and similar characters would be chosen without much question to lead Nigeria into a brighter future. Unfortunately our world isn’t perfect, so this fight, in practical terms, is down to Atiku vs Buhari.”
@MeritNigeria “beautiful! We need people like this to come in. With the entrance of Ezekwesili and Moghalu, the Nigerian political space is getting better.”
@Shogeshola “Knew madam was up to some sinister motives, when she was doing her (bring our girls back campaign.). She is a good presidential material, but she should had waited till 2023 when it is the turn of Southerner to be the President. Out of most Igbos politicians, she tower above.”
@Hamdriller “At least, Nigerians can’t say Ezekwesili didn’t try.Her declaration is her little contribution or attempt at sacrifice, to steer Nigeria in the right direction.”
