Mr
Donald Duke, a former governor of Cross River State, have indicated interest to
still run for presidency,
Donald
duke who said he would still take a shot at the presidency, if the opportunity
presents itself, made this known while addressing a cross session of Nigerians on
Tuesday at a programme, “The Nigerian Symposium
for Emerging Leaders”, held in Lagos.
Mr.
Duke said his failure not to emerge as PDP’s flag bearer in 2011 will not deter
him from taking another shot at the presidency, he would still contest for the
highest office in the country at the appropriate time.
Duke
explained that it was because of his preference for the presidential seat that
he did not vie for any federal legislative seat after serving out his terms as
governor.
I
believe I still have the energy in me, “he said. The former governor canvassed
the reform of the country`s political system to accommodate wider participation
and good governance. He suggested the review of the electoral law to allow for
independent candidacy.
Ukorebi Esien
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