Oby Ezekwesili challenges Buhari to a debate
Presidentialaspirant, Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili has called for a televised presidential debate with President Muhammadu Buhari and other presidential flag-bearers in the lead up to the February 2019 elections. Ezekwesili, who is running on the platform of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) said it is imperative that all candidates vying for the nation’s highest political position take part in debates to present their plans and policy thrust to the people. She made this known in a statement issued to Pulse on Sunday, October 14, 2018. The former minister of education also called on Nigerians to say no to debates by proxy, adding that those who refuse to present themselves before the people do not deserve to lead them. Buhari should be bold According to her, President Buhari should be bold enough to face the Nigerian people and present his plans and track record of achievements or lack thereof