Ndu Calls for Presidential Debate with Tinubu, Atiku, Obi

Ndu, a former presidential candidate of the defunct African Renaissance Party, has proposed a debate with current political figures including Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi. He issued this call on Friday in Enugu, expressing concerns over Nigeria's status as a "failed state" and criticizing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for its lack of ideological focus.

Ndu highlighted the worsening insecurity and economic hardship facing the country, urging political actors to prioritize solutions over election victories. He is known for pioneering Nigeria's first presidential debate in 1992 and aims to honor late journalist Ernest Ikoli by naming the proposed debate after him.

Ndu also extended the debate challenge to former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso and former Minister of Transport Rotimi Amaechi. He warned that Nigeria's failures have grave consequences for Africa and called for collaboration among various organizations, including the Nigerian Bar Association and religious groups, to organize the debate.