{"id":14236,"date":"2026-11-10T14:46:13","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T14:46:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/10\/2027-duke-seeks-opposition-unity-as-prp-unveils-manifesto\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T14:46:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T14:46:13","slug":"2027-duke-seeks-opposition-unity-as-prp-unveils-manifesto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/10\/2027-duke-seeks-opposition-unity-as-prp-unveils-manifesto\/","title":{"rendered":"2027: Duke seeks opposition unity as PRP unveils manifesto"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"2027:<\/p>\n

Presidential candidate of People\u2019s Redemption Party (PRP), Mr Donald Duke, on Tuesday in Abuja unveiled his \u2018A Compact for Nigeria\u2019s Renewal\u2019 manifesto.<\/p>\n

Duke, at the occasion, urged opposition parties to bridge their differences, not for personal ambition, but to safeguard the nation\u2019s democratic foundations.<\/p>\n

He warned that repeating what he called the miscalculations of the 2023 elections in 2027 would bring \u2018lasting shame\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe erred in 2023, and we are repeating the same in 2027. It is said, Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. The shame will certainly be on us,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n

Duke called for an unconventional tactical thinking among opposition forces to counter what he termed an \u2018unguarded political establishment\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cDavid did not defeat Goliath in a wrestling bout, but by strategy and unconventional means,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

While building on the party\u2019s strategic outlook, PRP National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said the occasion served as a vital vehicle to transition the party from mere aspirations to governing reality.<\/p>\n

Baba-Ahmed praised the party\u2019s presidential candidate and his running mate, Malam Sule Mohammed, alongside more than 500 other candidates.<\/p>\n

He described them as models of integrity, competence and courage designed to lead the nation out of its current economic and security quagmire.<\/p>\n

The national chairman acknowledged the immense challenges that plagued the party, including competing against incumbent politicians who relied on state power and immense financial resources.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will find resistance from politicians who bribe our people for our future, while we ask for trust and the courage to choose quality and integrity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also urged supporters to reject vote-buying, declaring, \u201cNigeria and Nigerians are not for sale.<\/p>\n

Baba-Ahmed outlined the party\u2019s commitment to historic reforms, including what he termed a groundbreaking initiative that required all candidates to sign a binding compact with their constituents.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis agreement commits aspirants to unprecedented accountability, service and adherence to the foundational values of the 70-year-old progressive movement,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

While emphasising the party\u2019s active role in the emerging Coalition for Democracy, Baba-Ahmed urged candidates to reject \u2018politics as usual\u2019 and campaign with sincerity, respect and an unwavering dedication to national redemption.<\/p>\n

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Duke, in an interview with newsmen shortly after the programme, also spoke on the state of the judiciary and the viability of an opposition coalition.<\/p>\n

According to him, a judge\u2019s ruling is a reflection of their personal integrity and a test for the survival of democracy.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you go to a match and you have a biased referee, then the integrity of the entire game is compromised,\u201d the former Cross River governor stated.<\/p>\n

He, however, expressed hope that the newly-appointed jurists would act without fear or favour, reminding them that their decisions would shape the nation\u2019s future.<\/p>\n

Duke also clarified that forming an alliance involved far more than simply selecting a presidential candidate.<\/p>\n

He stressed that the coalition must first establish a shared vision for the direction of the country to avoid repeating cycles of poor governance.<\/p>\n

While emphasising his commitment to democratic principles within any alliance, Duke noted, \u201cYou can\u2019t call for a democrat and you\u2019re not submitting to the rules and to the regulations of democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added that if the group reached a consensus on the best candidate to lead, he would gladly support them.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the day, I\u2019m a sportsman about it,\u201d the former governor said.<\/p>\n

Duke decried what he called severe systemic obstacles placed on the path of opposition parties trying to campaign, citing exorbitant advertising hurdles and, sometimes, restricted access to public venues. (NAN)<\/p>\n

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