Definitive Presidential Debate: Adebayo, Kachukwu, Sowere unveil security, economy, educational plans
Less than a week before the February 25th presidential election, presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, and African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore have pledged to improve education, revamp the economy and tackle insecurity if elected.
They gave the commitment on Sunday during the Definitive Presidential Debate, the last virtual presidential debate put together by seasoned none partisan Nigerian journalists.
The organisers are Rudolf Okonkwo, Professor Farooq Kperogi, Sonala Olumhense, and Okey Ndibe.
Okonkwo in his opening remark disclosed that 9 presidential candidates were invited, but only candidates of SDP, ADC and ACC accepted the invitation.
Speaking on his plans, SDP presidential candidate Adebayo said Nigerians need and deserve an alternative party and personality that will lead the country out of the woods.
SDP Presidential candidate who described himself as the alternative promised that he will eradicate poverty, insecurity and establish a government that will be accountable to all.
On whether he will remove the fuel subsidy, he said “I will remove fuel subsidy and channel the resources to other important sectors.”
Adebayo lamented that insecurity has become a big business in Nigeria, adding that “I will ensure that Nigerians are busy with good employment to tackle insecurity.”
On his part, Kachikwu said Nigeria is at a defining moment that required all concerned citizens to work together to create a nation that will work for all.
He said the President Muhammadu Buhari-led All Progressives Congress (APC) Federal Government has failed in all aspects.
Kachikwu lamented that Nigeria has been divided by tribe, religion and ethnicity, adding promising that he will improve the economy and ensure safety of all.
He stated “If I were to remove subsidy, I will reinvest what we will gain in healthcare, education, transportation and others.”
Kachikwu said insecurity is caused by economic challenges, division, porous borders, and the body language of Commander in Chief (CinC), President Muhammadu Buhari.
“I will bring on board 200,000 personnel from the Civil Defense and Police to complement the army,” he stated.
In his remarks, Sowore said “we don’t have a government and we must all work together to ensure that we put in place a government that will care for all.”
