Quotes
The most practicable form of opposition we can offer as ordinary Nigerians is to make more informed decisions at the polls.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
Addressing the farmers-herders crisis requires more than just ranching. It demands a holistic approach that guarantees the freedom and safety of all Nigerians to move and reside anywhere in the country without causing harm or nuisance.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
If we do not invest in visions and make them work, we will continue to create room for leaders without vision in our political space.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
Fixing Nigeria requires an evolution in thoughts and ideas; an evolution that awakens our collective consciousness and drives meaningful change.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
The will to do what is right is the greatest form of compassion we can demonstrate as a people.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
We must incorporate a sophisticated level of deterrence into our fight against insecurity.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
The pressing question remains: how do we eliminate the culture of cheating in Nigerian educational institutions without compromising our educational standards?
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
The problem with Nigeria is that we often love our tribes more than our nation to the point where truth becomes secondary or non-existent.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
To rescue Nigeria, we must unite around a common struggle against failed leadership, rather than retreat into narrow interests defined by ethnicity, religion, or other identities.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
Those who insist that it does not matter if Nigeria surrenders her sovereignty to Donald Trump and Washington should realize that Trump did not build America. The American people did.
It will only take Nigerians to build Nigeria.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 presidential aspirant
Great leaders teach not only within the confines of a classroom but in every circle they find themselves.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
The primary responsibility of governments around the world is to distinguish bad actors from the good in society. Unfortunately, in Nigeria, we have too often found those very bad actors occupying positions of power. This is indeed Nigeria’s troubling paradox.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
I must state unequivocally that our nation’s current socioeconomic and security crises are not due to a lack of policies, but to irrational, poorly conceived, and badly implemented ones.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
People may hate your guts today, but if your vision is sincere and courageous, they will one day understand why you refused to give up.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 presidential aspirant
Beautiful speeches that do not unearth new ideas should be scrutinized and, where necessary, discarded.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
Students who believe they can buy their way into higher institutions; or even purchase certificates across various fields; will dedicate little time or effort to studying for critical exams. For these students, improved educational infrastructure will mean little or nothing. Sadly, their parents are often complicit in these schemes.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
More than anything else, the poverty of thought and lack of enlightenment among Nigerians have been weaponized by the ruling class to advance their selfish interests.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
It is high time Nigerians realized that elections should never be won based on sentiments or assumptions such as believing that a former governor will perform better as president. Elections should be won based on a clear, convincing plan to address our collective concerns.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
I must state that the monopoly of the use of force is a fundamental attribute of any modern state. The state must define and protect its economic and political structures at all times and, when necessary, assert its authority in situations where sabotage occurs.
Let me be clear: insecurity of any kind remains the greatest sabotage to our socioeconomic interests as a nation.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
A country where leaders and followers dwell in sycophancy; where there’s no iota of truth or critical self appraisal is doomed already. Very absurd to say the least.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
Africa owes it to herself to break free from the shackles of imperialism, hunger, poverty, and underdevelopment. We must present the challenges bedeviling Mother Continent in every sense of responsibility and grit to do what is right in order to restore hope to our people. – Francis Onyema
Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
Protest is not enough. There are those who, for peanuts, sabotage our collective efforts to rescue Nigeria. We must enlighten them to save our nation.
Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
History will be kinder to the men and women who set the train in motion than to those who merely jumped on it.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
If leadership is about solving societal and organizational problems, then beyond innovation, what truly drives solutions to these identified problems?
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
To some, insecurity in the North may appear to be a regional problem unique to Northern Nigeria. However, to investors, insecurity in any part of the country is insecurity in Nigeria as a whole.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
The only way to reclaim the soul of our nation from leaders who offer nothing but promises is to treat politics as a job interview: show competence or go home.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 presidential aspirant
The policies and programs of this government show little indication that even with unlimited tax revenues, they possess the capability to lead the nation out of the quagmire of relentless and devastating security challenges. Without decisive action to tackle insecurity, all attempts at economic reform will continue to fall short of their intended impact.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
Let me make it clear: unless state governors are willing and able to fully fund the establishment and operations of state police in their respective states without relying on handouts from the Federal Government, the idea of state police should not even be up for debate.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
It doesn’t matter whether the president is from the North or the South or whether he is a Christian or a Muslim or whether he is young or old. Just give me development at all costs.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 presidential aspirant
Until we begin to question the credibility of our leaders to address real issues; until we examine the effectiveness of their approaches in dealing with these issues decisively; until there is a clear, methodical presentation of actions to be taken at every step to resolve our collective concerns, we will continue to end up with leaders who are merely conquerors of the people.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
Education is the most important mechanism for social change anywhere in the world.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
So my question to Mr. Dele Farotimi is this: If a leader is not bold with his “policy platforms”, how exactly is his “capacity” defined?
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
Zoning is a major political setback for us as people. All of that including the manipulation of election results would change if Nigerians are enlightened.
After all, Tinubu, Wike, and Akpabio don’t rig elections. It is ordinary Nigerians like you and me who do.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
Corruption is a major part of our problem as a nation. It is deeply entrenched in our society, extending far beyond the corridors of power.
Therefore, it is essential to educate our people not only to make informed decisions at the polls, but also to understand that our personal sacrifices can meaningfully contribute to building a nation that thrives for everyone.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
Those seeking political office must not only show empathy, they must show working, with clear, practical plans to solve the real problems Nigerians face.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant.
My one message to Nigerians today is this: the current political class, including those in the opposition, will always remain politicians, not leaders who genuinely care about the people. However, we must remember that there is no death of opposition politics in Nigeria — not today, not ever. We, the ordinary Nigerians, are the true opposition political force.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
Whether we admire or criticize former President Muhammadu Buhari, one truth remains: if we choose our leaders based on sentiment instead of substance and a clear commitment to doing what is right, we will keep electing worse leaders.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant.
The beautiful ones are not those without tattoos or dreadlocks but those with the heart to transform the ordinary.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
If elections are free and fair, what is the essence of zoning? If Nigerians are enlightened how possibly would elections be rigged?
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
A youthful politician who stands not for the people but for their chosen political party is one of the greatest calamities of our generation.
-Francis Onyema, 2027 Presidential Aspirant