Donald Duke Urges Experienced Leadership for Nigeria's Future

Donald Duke, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and former governor of Cross River State from 1999 to 2007, expressed that Nigeria is in a dire state and cannot afford to experiment with leadership amid escalating economic and security issues. He called for thorough assessments of candidates based on their experience, capacity, and plans to address the nation's challenges.

Duke described the current situation as a serious crisis but noted it is repairable with a change in direction. He highlighted his administration's focus on leveraging Cross River's strengths in agriculture and tourism to create economic opportunities.

Duke asserted that the primary responsibility of government is to foster an environment conducive to citizen productivity within a safe society. He advocated for investments in education, healthcare, and infrastructure to enhance living standards and emphasized the importance of pursuing legitimate economic opportunities for citizens' livelihoods.