The Murtala Mohammed Foundationyesterday organized a forum for all presidential aspirants in the forthcoming elections.
ACN, SDMP and ANPP were ably represented by their presidential and vice presidential candidates while the PDP presidential candidate ( Goodluck Jonathan) and his CPC counterpart ( Buhari) did not pitch for the event and no reason was provided as to why they were absent.
Speaking yesterday, (ACN) presidential candidate, Nuhu Ribadu, said that he would not spare any corrupt leader in his party if elected president in next month's presidential election.
"I want to assure you that I am Nuhu Ribadu, and I will remain Nuhu Ribadu forever and ever," the Adamawa State native told the audience. "It is too late for me to change. I am 50 years old. I can assure you that I will do what is right. I will do justice. I will stand by the people. There are areas I can never compromise. I can assure you I will not be corrupt, and I will not allow corruption in my government. I will not allow anyone close to me to be corrupt. If you cross the line, you will face justice."
The former EFCC chairman took the opportunity to criticise the PDP, saying its administration had failed Nigerians. He expressed his disapproval with the way government officials, including former ministers, enriched themselves before moving on to other parties where they were celebrated. Mr. Ribadu maintained that the country needed redirection to make it work.
"If given the chance, I will give the country the best direction," Mr. Ribadu said. "We will not cheat Nigerians. We will tell the world and Nigerians that hard work is what is needed."
Mr. Shekarau, on his part, promised to focus on human development and social justice. The Kano State governor said that he would continue with the privatization process involving government-owned agencies, but would ensure that it was properly implemented. He also said that in order to achieve adequate power supply, his administration would bring clusters of states together to initiate a system to improve power generation.
"The earlier we decentralize power generation, the better for us," he said.
Speaking for the All Nigeria Peoples Party ( ANPP) Mr. Shekarau said that he would improve security by adequately funding the police and other security agencies. He also said that to enhance the performance of the force, his government would address the payment of retirement benefits, the issue of welfare, and the provision of adequate facilities and training.
On his part, Presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Mega Party ( SDMP) , Mr. Utomi described Nigeria as one of the world's poorest nations, adding that he had a blueprint with which he could reposition the country. He said he would embark on massive infrastructural development, if elected. Mr. Utomi also talked about revamping the country's education sector.
"The system has broken down completely," he said. "If garbage goes into university, what exits is garbage. Let us start with primary education and we will get it right. It is the foundation."
Mr. Utomi said that he would free up funds for existing universities by reversing the government's decision to open new federal universities.
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