PDP support group, Wind of Hope, has challenged the APC presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, to a presidential debate at Chatham House, in London.
In an open letter, published online, the group said; “In our quest for deepening democracy which thrives on robust and constructive deliberations, that aid the electorate, Wind of Hope hereby offers you (Buhari) a platform to debate with the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan, before the forthcoming elections at Chatham House, where you were so obviously at ease before your supporters and the international media”.
It further read; “We wish to state further, our readiness to fully sponsor such a forum. All we ask is that you state your preferred date and time”.
According to the group’s National Coordinator, Onoriode Akpeh, a presidential debate with both candidates, would help deepen democracy.
It would be recalled that the APC presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, refused calls for a presidential debate in Nigeria, including one organised by Channels Television and other groups.
Last month, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Director of Strategy, Dele Alake, had explained that Buhari would not attend the presidential debate organised by Channels Television, Arise TV and NPAN, noting that the party “could not vouch for the independence of some of the organisers of the debate”.
On the other hand, the Head of Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Organisation, Femi Fani-Kayode, had expressed the President’s readiness to participate in any presidential debate, organised by anyone, anywhere in the country.
If the APC candidate accepts the challenge, it could be the final showdown between the two political gladiators in the 2015 Presidential elections, re-scheduled for March 28th.
Source: Channels
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In 2011 GEJ refused to attend the debate, so he is ready now ha ha ha maybe Buhari will be ready in the next four years #bringbackourgirls
ReplyDeleteWe are no more interested in taking. All the ones made by Jonathan, how many did he fulfil? We know their worths and would vote accordingly.
ReplyDeleteMay God save us from this Jonathan o.i could remember when people were happy campaigning for him in 2011 now see what he have turned to.he is like a strange man.but I know God is bigger than him.
ReplyDeleteIt is the challenger, GMB, that suppose to be begging for debate but now the defending champion is begging to be challenged. Haba! PDP, please stay where you belong unless you are telling us that you are not popular with the nation under your rule for 16 years. GEJ had a debate walk over in 2011 and won the election. Maybe same goes for GMB in this 2015.
ReplyDeleteNothing will make our ebullient President awaiting swearing-in, GM Buhari to debate with a clueless,incompetent and corrupt Jonathan.Why is Jonathan incompetent and clueless if Buhari should go into debate with him? This credibility pdp is looking for in Buhari and at Chatam house, will never come to pass. pdp support group where are the Cbibok girls? they are important than the so called debate. APC, MOVING FORWARD
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