Before the commencement of voting at the ongoing Presidential primaries of the APC in Lagos, aspirants were given the opportunity to address delegates who would determine their electoral faith.
Below are excerpts of the speeches by the aspirants.
Abubakar Atiku
By the end of this convention, you will have elected a presidential candidate, but that is not the main reason that we are here. Nigerians want change and they want change because they are fed up with the PDP government. They are tired of the crushing level of unemployment. They are tired for poor electricity, they are tired of the dangerous PDP mathematics a dangerous maths where 16 is greater than 19. They are tired and disgusted by the siege of power and the tear gas of the our speakers on the orders of the same executives that deceived the speaker to reconvene the assembly of on issues of National important. Nigerians are tired of the dead traps called road. They are tired of the collapse of the public school system.
You came here because you believe in change. you believe that our hopes and dreams can become a reality, you believe that our great country can send a standard for all of africa to see. Change for a better Nigeria and Nigeria for all as the candidate of our great party in 2015.
Today, we will demonstrate that every vote counts. The APC is offering something we have never had in a long time. We would have the chance to replace a party with a party that knows what to do; a party that understands that education should not only be accessible but delivers what it takes. The nominee you are about to elect must be a person trusted by all across all ethnic groups in the country.
Distinguished delegates, fellow Nigerians, I continue to speak out for democracy. I’ve been a successful entrepreneur creating jobs, empowering men and women.
Muhammadu Buhari
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Dear delegates, know that the hopes and destiny of Nigerians are with you and they expect you to play a credible role. I seek to be next president of our beloved nation because I feel I have something to offer our great nation at this time.
I am ready to lead Nigeria to its rightful future.
I have always serve Nigeria to the best of my ability.
I am not a rich person, thus I cannot give you dollars to purchase you, but the fate of this nation is not for sale.
What I will give you is my commitment, toil and service. For the past six years, Nigeria has moved backward.
We are a nation afflicted by endless crisis. PDP cannot save us!
It is now time for change!
PDP government may say it needs more time and continuity, but what we need is change.
To solve Nigeria’s problems, we need leadership with integrity and strength.
The next leader should not just mouth change, but live it.
I own no foreign account or companies benefitting from government contracts.
I am what you see before you; a simple man who believes in serving Nigeria and God.
In the past, I led a war against indiscipline, today, I will lead a battle for hope.
You cannot trust the corrupt to end corruption.
Failure and incompetence does not deserve continuity.
Make no mistake as is always the case, for those who seek to bring change, it will not be easy.
I will govern Nigerian in accord with the constitution and rule of law.
I will tolerate no regional, religious or ethnic imbalance.
I will select the best Nigerians in my government.
Rabiu Kwankwaso
I congratulate the National Convention planning Committee for doing a good job “the environment has been made so good to allow the delegates to vote for persons whether they collect money or not.
In the next few minutes, voting will start and I believe the delegates will vote for the best aspirant to fly the flag of our party. From 2011, education is free at all levels in Kano State. The government is feeding children in all public schools, five times a week.
We have the most lighted city in Nigeria today.
Kano was able to establish IPP which produces 35MW for the city of Kano.
With Kwankwaso as president, I will do whatever it takes to move education forward. As former Minister of Defence, I am wondering what is happening to our armed forces who were doing extremely well. Our administration will provide all that is needed to the armed forces to reclaim its lost glory.
I will use my experience as a legislator to work harmoniously with the Legislature.
As a former governor, I will also work in harmony with all governors.
Our administration will ensure the reduction of corruption. We have done it in Kano and I see no reason why we cannot do it at the centre.
We will work hard to ensure peaceful co-existence and stop our citizens from becoming refugees in their country and neighbouring nations.
Delegates should support the right candidate and I believe that right candidate is Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Sam Nda-Isaiah
APC has a divine responsibility to win the election next year. This is not the country you want your children to grow. I want to tell you why I’m the best candidate. I don’t think that there is a better candidate than me. Nigerian wants a new generation to step forward to lead the country. I’m the only one with a clear plan. I’m the only one that has come with big ideas. That’s why I believe we I’m the best. This country is too divided. And there is no country that is as divided as this country that can make progress. That’s why I want to come with big ideas.
Any leaders that cannot secure its people has lost its right to lead. I’m going to achieve it as the person who takes the job of the commander in chief seriously. In this country we still have soldiers whom I believe are the best in the world. If they are well armed Boko Haram will not be a match for them.
I’m talking of the kind of big ideas that will eliminate unemployment in the country, the kind of big ideas that if we call ourselves the biggest oil producer on the continent, we should not be importing oil.
Rochas Okorocha
I am very happy to be part of this history-making event. We are the last hope of Nigeria and today we must get it right. We formed APC believing that coming from our small parties, we stand a chance.
We are here gathered for the love of our nation.
We are here to provide for Nigeria the much needed dividends of democracy. There is nothing wrong with the Head of State, but there can be something wrong with the state of the head.
I celebrate General Muhammadu Buhari who is today 73 years old, and Atiku is today 68 years old and Kwankwaso who is 56 years old. Jonathan is 57, Barack Obama 53, Rochas Okorocha is only 52 years old.
Nigeria of today is different from Nigeria of 1960s. I am here to sing a different song, a song of unity. We are here to give Nigeria a good cheque; a good leader.
I offer myself to offer service as the president of Nigeria.
Political power can only be justified when used for the good of the commonman.
“My People, my People”
When I say to Nigerians, I will make education free, Nigerians will believe me, because I have done it before.
I am a child of poor parentage, I hate poverty and what it brings. Today destiny has brought to your shoulders to change the fate of this nation, you must do it well, not on the basis of sentiment.
Vote for me and I assure that Nigerian naira will be equal to the dollar.
My people My people.
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