Africa-Press – Nigeria. Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, who stepped down for Peter Obi prior to the Labour Party primary election in 2022, has joined the National Rescue Movement, NRM.
Addressing journalists on his decision, Faduri distanced himself from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, a party that houses the coalition of opposition leaders including Obi.
He vowed to contest the 2027 election against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and candidates from other parties.
He also criticized the APC government led by President Bola Tinubu, saying the country is currently bleeding.
Addressing journalists on Thursday, the Osun-born politician lamented that the nation has drastically shifted away from the ideals of its founding fathers.
Speaking on the country’s economic woes, Faduri said the nation has been plunged “into poverty by leaders who once enjoyed the best of Nigeria in their youth but have failed to preserve it for future generations.”
He lamented that while other parts of the world are discussing “artificial intelligence and technological breakthroughs,” Nigerian leaders “are still campaigning with rice, noodles, onions, and N42,000 handouts on election day. What a tragedy.”
“There was a time when the Nigerian passport was among the most respected in the world. Our naira was strong. Education was free and qualitative. Jobs awaited graduates even before graduation.
“Housing schemes met population growth. Hospitals functioned. Rural health centres served communities. You could travel safely from Lagos to Sokoto or from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri without fear,” he said.
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