Former Minister of State for Schooling, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has formally declared his intention to run for the presidency within the 2027 basic elections.
Shifting away from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Nwajiuba introduced that he will likely be searching for the nation’s prime workplace on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
The seasoned politician, who additionally served two phrases within the Home of Representatives, defined that his transfer is fueled by a want to usher in a brand new period of management primarily based strictly on competence.
Having beforehand served because the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Tertiary Schooling Belief Fund (TETFund), he famous that the present state of the nation calls for a pacesetter with a profound grasp of coverage and the sensible expertise to implement significant change.
Addressing his supporters and the press, Nwajiuba criticized the reliance on political slogans that lack real-world impression.
He argued that the advanced socio-economic points dealing with Nigeria can’t be mounted by mere phrases however require strategic negotiation and a deep-rooted connection to grassroots political buildings.
“Nigeria’s challenges can’t be solved by slogans or emotional speeches alone. What we’d like is management anchored on clear insurance policies, competence, and the power to barter options that work for the folks,” he stated.
The authorized skilled, who was referred to as to the Nigerian Bar in 1989, highlighted his in depth background in each the chief and legislative branches of presidency. He maintained that his profession has offered him with a novel, holistic view of public finance and nationwide governance.
“My time within the legislature, the chief, and nationwide establishments has ready me for the duty of main a posh nation like Nigeria,” he added.
Nwajiuba’s entry into the race beneath the ADC marks a big shift within the political panorama as events start to realign for 2027.
Nevertheless, the previous minister declaration follows a sample of high-profile departures from the most important events as aspirants search different platforms to problem the established order.
Recall Politics Nigeria earlier reported that Peter Obi and different distinguished South-East leaders just lately collapsed their buildings into the ADC as a part of a broader opposition coalition aimed on the 2027 polls.