2019:
Akinlami declares interest in presidency
A popular public affairs analyst and
anti corruption crusader, Daniel Akinlami has officially declared his intention
to run for the presidency in 2019. Making his declaration in a statement issued
to newsmen in Lagos on Monday, Akinlami said it is time for the long awaited
movement that will liberate the nation from the shackles of incompetence,
nepotism, impunity and entrenched corruption, lack of visionary, dynamic and
inspirational leadership.
Akinlami, who holds a Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Fine Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun
State, Nigeria, has been described as a believer in the rule of law and a
fighter for justice and equity.
He said “It is time for the long
awaited movement that will liberate our nation from the shackles of
incompetence, nepotism, impunity and entrenched corruption, lack of visionary –
dynamic and inspirational leadership.
“At a time when some have lost faith
in our political system, the unity and the future of our great nation; we must
not give up on Nigeria. It’s time for all the patriots to join forces together
to reclaim our today and the future from the hands of the recycled political
elites and cabals that have mismanaged and plundered our nation for years.”
“For this purpose, I am here to
provide the leadership. So today, I declare my intention to run for the office
of the president of our great country Nigeria in the 2019 presidential race.”
7 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT DANIEL AKINLAMI
(1). He is an accomplished Visual
Artist and Advertising Practitioner with over 20 years experience in the Art,
Branding and PR Sector. A well sort after National Leader, Public Affairs
Analyst and Anti-Corruption Crusader; An Advocate for Youth Empowerment and
National Development.
(2). His primary areas of influence
and engagement spread across Politics, Public Speaking, Raising New Leaders,
Youths Engagement, Political Advocacy and Nation Building.
(3). In the past few years as a
Change Advocate and Nation Building Crusader he has collaborated with different
Pressure Groups, NGOs, Community and Grassroots Associations on ways to drive
CHANGE in Nigeria.
(4). He is the Convener and National
Coordinator at 150 MILLION NIGERIANS FOR CHANGE. A network of concerned
citizens of Nigeria advocating for Positive Change in the country. With the
mission of mobilizing Nigerians to take a stand against corruption and bad
leadership. He also seeks targeted solutions to the challenges facing African
Nations including Nigeria with a round-table and indigenous grass-root
approach.
(5). His foray into Nigeria politics
started in 2014 with an attempt to run in the 2015 presidential election in
which he narrowly missed a nomination with one of the political parties despite
launching his presidential campaign.
(6). Thereafter, he continued to
contribute at different forum to the development of Nigeria and government
policies. He has won several awards in recognition of his contribution to
nation building and has also been featured in several Nigeria National
Televisions and Radio stations as public affairs/policy analyst.
(7). He shares the belief that in
order to birth positive change in Nigeria, the youths must be positively
engaged in leadership.
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