Prof. Ben Nwabueze (SAN) Photo: Orijoreporter
Former minister of Education Ben Nwabueze has urged Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State to contest for presidency in order to rescue the nation’s democracy from nepotism.
The former minister made the call at a lecture organised by the Rivers State government.
He said: “Democracy in Nigeria: Still many rivers to cross,” is apt. It is true. I would say one river has been crossed in Rivers state, which is river of dynamic leadership.
“Young people should take over governance of this country, and Wike is one of them. My generation is gone. My generation cannot save this country. Wike, we are charging you, with the energy you have exhibited, to take up the mantle.
“It may not be in 2019, because of zoning arrangement; but, prepare yourself for the future, to save the democracy of this country. We want you to help us save democracy in Nigeria. That is one river to cross.
“We still have rivers of nepotism and sectionalism in this country. This country is being governed by sectionalism. Also, there is river of pervasion in Section 308 of the constitution. It is a coercive section of the constitution, to search the residence of a serving governor. Can the residence of the president be searched?
“Pervasion goes with impunity. Your excellency, we charge you to save the democracy of this country from many rivers. Until these rivers are crossed, we are yet to come out of the hoods.”