Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, popularly often called Fadojoe, a former Labour Get together presidential aspirant, has formally introduced his intention to run for the presidency within the 2027 elections.
The declaration comes amid his vow to “rescue Nigeria” from what he described as financial decline, insecurity, and ineffective governance.
In a press release shared over the weekend by his Media Adviser, Rev. Emmanuel Olorunmagba, in Kaduna, Fadojoe emphasised that he’s coming into the race not as a member of the political elite however as a son of the soil dedicated to addressing the struggles of extraordinary Nigerians.
Fadojoe was sharply vital of key financial insurance policies below President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, significantly the elimination of the gas subsidy and the unification of the international alternate charge.
He argued that these measures had been applied with out correct planning or social security nets, leading to skyrocketing gas costs, increased transportation prices, surging meals costs, rising rents, and elevated electrical energy tariffs.
“Hundreds of thousands of Nigerians at the moment are compelled to decide on between feeding their households and commuting to work,” he stated.
On fiscal coverage, Fadojoe accused the present authorities of extreme borrowing, asserting that it had incurred extra debt than any earlier administration, regardless of rolling again gas subsidies.
Relating to nationwide safety, Fadojoe described a rustic gripped by concern, the place kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism have turn out to be rampant.
He denounced the fee of ransoms to kidnappers, stating that such practices solely empower criminals as an alternative of deterring them.
Fadojoe additionally criticised Nigeria’s training and healthcare methods, highlighting that youth unemployment has reached alarming ranges and that medical emergencies usually lead to loss of life resulting from underfunded hospitals and underpaid medical personnel.
Reflecting on previous political strikes, Fadojoe revealed that he had stepped apart through the 2023 presidential race to assist Peter Obi.
He expressed disappointment that Obi has since allied with political actors he believes contributed to the nation’s ongoing challenges.
The previous Labour Get together aspirant additionally introduced plans to ascertain a people-driven ‘Rescue Motion,’ participating youths, employees, professionals, farmers, merchants, and members of the Nigerian diaspora.
He insisted that his marketing campaign wouldn’t depend on political godfathers or rich financiers, emphasizing a grassroots strategy to nationwide management.
