Twitter Reacts As Ezekwesili Emerges Presidential Candidate
Mixed reactions have greeted the emergence of Nigeria’s former minister of education and co-founder of the ‘Bring Back Our Girls’ movement, Oby Ezekwesili, as a 2019 presidential candidate.
Ezekwesili, who was a former vice president of the World Bank, on Sunday, had announced that she will be contesting President Muhammadu Buhari’s seat under the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria.
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Yesterday, in response to the candidates of #APCPDP, I officially declared my candidacy to run as a citizen, alongside you and other citizens, for President of the Federal Republic of… https://t.co/Mot0ZtXdaz
— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) October 8, 2018
THE WHISTLER in this report, gathered a few reactions from Nigerians on social media to the latest development.
See some reactions below:
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Nigeria is not ready for a female President. We need to tell ourselves the truth. Dr. Ezekwesili may have all the qualification but will not win in Nigeria unfortunately.
— Pascal (@paskael) October 8, 2018
Ezekwesili Should go and look for something else to do. She contributed to Nigerians suffering today in the hand's of Buhari.
— ALLISON TAMUNOIMIM (@ALLISONTAMMY1) October 8, 2018
The party of Oby Ezekwesili? How many people know it? That of Donald Duke, Sowore, Mimiko et al? Do they have the financial muscle to sell their candidacy?
In democracy, who gets what may not necessarily be who deserves it.My initial tweet is not a mentality or believe but..
— Gubanu (@gubanumedia) October 8, 2018
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Igbos this is our chance, women this is our turn, vote Oby Ezekwesili
— Madam Hené (@Madame_Henee) October 8, 2018
Oby Ezekwesili is a political distraction for PDP. A vote for her is as good as a vote lost for PDP and a vote won for APC.
— Okeke Chukwuka (@RebelChuck) October 8, 2018
You are tired of the status quo doesn’t mean you should encourage maladaptive daydreaming. Kingsley Moghalu, Oby Ezekwesili, Sowore, Donald Duke and co are running on unknown political platforms 5 months to elections. They are simply out to split protest votes against Buhari.
— Ikemba (@ab_akam) October 8, 2018
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We have credible options aside Buhari & Akitu, we have Donald Duke, Fela Durotoye, Kingsley Moghalu, and Oby Ezekwesili. But no! We want APC and PDP to be the ones to provide the right candidates… I say again, we never taya to suffer, we're our problem.#2019Elections
— God's Minion (@Bowiiii) October 8, 2018
Oby Ezekwesili is also running for presidential position.
At last, someone with sense in the race. pic.twitter.com/7qqER5AoeC
— Kemi Ariyo (@d_problemsolver) October 7, 2018
If you don’t like Buhari, Vote Ezekwesili. Someone who has shown character and capacity to achieve in government.
Reject those who have built businesses by soiling their hands in the collective wealth of the nation.
— Karo (@Karovoni) October 8, 2018
Weeping for Nigeria
Truth is, any vote for PACT, Moughalu, Duke, Ezekwesili etc is a vote for the ruling party
Its a question of pragmatism over idealism
— Femi (@0gbeni) October 8, 2018
Ezekwesili, Muoghalu, Durotoye etc are good, but they cannot fight in the mud with Buhari and his bloodsuckers.
The battle needs a man equally as ruthless and with the mettle to pull it off— Sir Good (@sirgood69) October 8, 2018
ACPN – Awon Confused People of Nigeria.
Ezekwesili emerges presidential candidate for the party.
She wants to use BBOG campaign get our sympathy vote.#Kolewerk— Salaudeen Kamaldeen (@kamalsalau7) October 8, 2018
Oby ezekwesili would not even win her local polling unit
— Name Cannot Be Blank (@ChidiZeus) October 8, 2018
Can Ezekwesili win her LGA without snatching ballot boxes?
— Ezimuoh (@Ezxmuoh) October 8, 2018
Someone is sponsoring Madam Oby Ezekwesili to divide the southern Votes.
She knows in her heart she’s not prime for the job yet.
She also knows that the current political situation in Nigeria is too delicate for gender apathy hence it might eventually work in favor of Buhari.
— S.F. Adebayo ?? (@Sam_Debayo) October 8, 2018
Best occurence this year ever for me……Truly grateful to God Almighty for sending our great amazon….Oby Ezekwesili to come and rescue our great nation…..You are the Deborah of our time. Thank you for showing courage and determination. Women everywhere stand with you! VPA https://t.co/KHyLspX3cZ
— Victoria P. Abraham (@Victoriabraham) October 8, 2018
Best occurence this year ever for me……Truly grateful to God Almighty for sending our great amazon….Oby Ezekwesili to come and rescue our great nation…..You are the Deborah of our time. Thank you for showing courage and determination. Women everywhere stand with you! VPA https://t.co/KHyLspX3cZ
— Victoria P. Abraham (@Victoriabraham) October 8, 2018
