2023: I have All It Takes To Win – Dele Momodu

Chief Dele Momodu, the Publisher of Ovation International Magazine, got the PDP nomination and expression of interest forms on Friday in order to run for the party’s presidential ticket in 2023.

Shortly after receiving the forms, Momodu told reporters at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja that the party needed to listen to Nigerians’ complaints and show a new type of leadership.

“I expect the party to hearken to the cries of Nigerians for a new type of leadership and not a rehash and regurgitation of the same monied class or cabals who had nothing to offer citizens.

“The world has already left us way behind as a result of our addiction to narcoleptic leadership and the inability to exorcise the demons of democracy.

“We can rid ourselves of the manacles and shackles of the depressive state and oppressive nature created by much-vaunted purported political demigods and warlords.

“By so doing, we will free ourselves from our current dire predicament and make brisk progress in nation-building which is what all well-meaning Nigerians desire and deserve, desperately,” Momodu said.

The media magnate described obtaining the PDP N40 million forms as a sacrifice that had to be done for the benefit of this generation and future generations in Nigeria.

He claimed that Nigeria had been effectively hijacked by a political class that cared only about itself and had little regard for the nation’s unity, growth, and advancement, as well as the country’s fine people.

He praised Nigerians for their extraordinary kindness in contributing to the purchase of his form despite their dire financial circumstances.

“I’m proud to stand resolutely to challenge those who feel Nigeria and Nigerians can be bought or bribed by the highest bidder.

“ The time for the rejection of such a notion is now. Nigerians will no longer sell their soul for 20 pieces of silver,” Momodu said.

“I have everything it takes to win the 2023 presidential election on behalf of my party, PDP, and I will be greatly honoured to get the ticket and support of my esteemed party for this purpose.

“The time has come for my party, PDP to take advantage of this unique opportunity to present an uncommon candidate who’s tailor-made for this moment and purpose.

“I’m fresh and free from the usual encumbrances associated with most of our career politicians.

“Despite not being in government or power, my business and I have been one of the biggest brands out of Africa in the last three decades.

“I can strengthen the unity of Nigeria instantly.

“ I am instantly recognized and warmly welcomed and received wherever I go by the generality of our people whether elites, middle class or the common man.”

On the subject of zoning, Momodu stated that enabling all contestants to purchase their forms for N40 million implied that the race was open to all, regardless of where they came from in Nigeria.

“It is practically and legally impossible for a political party to disqualify an aspirant on account of zoning after collecting a whopping N40 million for services not rendered.

“I am therefore happy to join this race and I’m expecting a level playing ground for all aspirants as repeatedly promised by our respectable and cerebral National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu. “

He also counseled Southern leaders not to be concerned about zoning, identifying the South-South and South-West as crucial areas that no serious political party could overlook.

“Let me quickly respond to the unfortunate suggestion that no Southern candidate can win the presidential election.

“This is a total fallacy based on an absolute distortion of facts of history and mathematics,” he said.