Nigerian-born Helen Mukoro is a presidential aspirant in
the forthcoming elections in Spain. She speaks about her ambition

Why do you want to be president of Spain?
There are so very many reasons for my presidential
ambition. I intend to lead the Spanish economy to the right direction, reset its priorities and create a sensible
framework, which will guarantee stability and economic
growth. In order to achieve this, I will lead Spain to begin to think ahead about economic and financial issues. We will work in specialised teams to solve specific problems and change paradigms.

Do you think you have the ability to win?
I am optimistic. For months, I have been meeting with
social movements and we have all agreed on the need to address unemployment, poverty and neo-liberal policies in Spain. My political ideology is to address inequality. One of our basic objectives is to promote social and economic policies that will eradicate poverty in all its facets.

But you contested for the position of the Mayor of Denia in Spain and lost…
Yes, I contested for the Mayor of Denia on May 24. The
party I belong to was less than three months old when I
contested. Whenever you fall, do your best to stand on
your feet again, especially if the need to be on your feet
again is to advance inequality. I have a responsibility to
those who voted for me because there is nothing as
rewarding as playing a role which brings positive changes to mankind. President Muhammadu Buhari adopted the saying, ‘If you try the first time and you do not succeed, try, try and try again.”

Tell us more about the party you founded and its
ideology?
We are a national political party founded on respect for
human dignity, work, solidarity and where public interest prevails. When I become president, I will drive economic growth. My party and I are here to give a definite and a distinctive meaning to growth as a policy objective in Spain.

Why haven’t you contested for any public office in
Nigeria?
I am not involved in the political scene in Nigeria because I have been away for over two decades. President Buhari is a very good leader and his true leadership qualities are motivated by the love and interest he has shown to Nigerians rather than a desire for personal glory. He is also willing to render selfless service.

Why did you migrate to Spain in 1992 when you were 23.
I am here today because of the freedom, good system of
democracy, the due process and the rule of law I enjoy.

What are your thoughts on the participation of Nigerian women in politics?
The level of political participation of women in Nigeria is
very low. Women are under-represented not only as
voters but also in managerial positions. Structural barriers created by discriminatory laws and institutions continue to limit the options for women to contest for election. The gaps in these capabilities mean that women are less likely than men to have access to education, contacts and resources necessary to become effective leaders. Some women in Nigeria have overcome these obstacles and have a positive influence on the society. However, in general terms, we must continue to work to achieve equal opportunities for everyone.

How supportive are Spaniards of your political ambition?
Spain’s constitution states that foreigners enjoy freedom
and rights guaranteed by it in the terms established by the treaties and the law. Spain supports the efforts of all
nationalities to self-organisation in all areas — political
organisations, unions, women’s movement, community
and the society in general. She also supports the struggle for affirmative action within integrated institutions, and the struggle for economic and political freedom, including the right of self-determination.

You are currently been hailed as the first African to
contest for the exalted seat of the president of Spain.
How does this make you feel?
It feels so good to be a trailblazer in this regard. I have a
sincere political ambition. The key relationship that my
presidential candidacy will have is with the immigrants in Spain and Europe and it will help advance social inequality.

Can you talk about your strides as a writer, legal
consultant and forensic expert?
I really enjoy my job as a writer because it affords me the opportunity to express myself. My job as a consultant and forensic expert is also very dynamic and somewhat monotonous. I have always been fortunate to do what I like and I hope it remains that way.

Do you have the support of Nigerians living in Spain,
especially the Igbo?
I have the support of Nigerians living in Spain. Sadly, 99.5 per cent of them are not Spanish nationals and as a result, they cannot vote. I have nothing against the Igbo. I wrote and published a book on the corruption that takes place at the Nigerian embassy in Madrid. Because the Head of Mission and the Consul were Igbos, they hit back at me by pitching the Igbo in Spain and in the Diaspora against me. They took to the Internet to write damaging articles about me. The embassy has also ordered all Igbos and Nigerian associations in Spain to boycott my presidential campaign.

Have the allegations and scandals affected your political ambition?
The embassy wrote to Denia’s electoral court, asking them to drop my candidacy for writing about their activities on my Facebook page. They also claimed that I am still a Nigerian, irrespective of the fact I am also a Spanish citizen. They were aware that I officially surrendered my Nigerian passport and announced my renunciation of citizenship. So, while other political parties were campaigning, I was busy defending myself at the court. Thankfully, the judge ruled that I continue with my candidacy as mayor a day to the polls. I now understand why I lost the local elections that I worked so hard for and which I solely financed.

You are a writer, legal consultant and forensic expert.
Which of these roles are you most passionate about?
I’m most passionate about writing and I have authored
over 21 books.

How supportive is your husband of your political
ambition?
My husband is Spanish and we have been married for 17 years. He understands my passion for politics and is in full support. If a husband has too many reservations about his wife’s political ambition and does support her, she will be less motivated.

How easy has it been balancing the home, marriage and career over the years?
It is not easy to strike a healthy work-life balance. That is
one of the reasons why I strive to spend quality time with my family. My family and I play, talk, sing and prepare dinner together, amongst many other things.

How do you unwind?
I unwind by visiting the museums, parks, theatres or
beaches with my family and friends.

http://www.punchng.com/spice/essence/why-i-want-to-be-spains-president-mukoro/

Its an open secret that she can't win but kudos to spain for allowing a foreigner contest cos in Nigeria its not possible and we keep calling this people racists.

dreams come true

but dont let them scam you


presidency money no easy o

i thought someone said Buhari was from Chad ??

Chanchit:
Its an open secret that she can't win but kudos to spain for allowing a foreigner contest cos in Nigeria its not possible and we keep calling this people racists.

A NIGERIAN-BORN Spanish lawyer, Helen Mukoro,
has set a new record as the first woman and an
immigrant to emerge presidential standard bearer of
a political party in the European country.
She will be running on the platform of Union De
Todos, an opposition party for the forthcoming
election in Spain. She founded the party earlier this
year.

Helen, who is also a forensic expert and author of
many books, was born in Delta State and worked
briefly in the Governor’s Office before she travelled
to Spain in 1992. She gained prominence in Spanish
politics, when she founded a political party and later
became the first Nigerian-Spanish to contest for the
Mayor of Denia in May this year.

Although she lost the election, her popularity soared
higher as several people endorsed her for the highest
office in the land. Helen holds several academic
qualifications. Apart from graduating in Law at the
Spanish National University Alicante, she also holds a
Masters Degree in Criminology, Masters Degree in
Social Education, a post-graduate certificate in Tax
and Labor Management, a post-graduate certificate
in Forensic Psychology, and a post-graduate
certificate in Immigration and Domestic Violence.
She worked as a legal consultant (Immigration
Department) at the Red Cross Society, Spain and
presently owns a legal firm. She served as the Chief
Executive Officer (CEO) and President of the African
Europe Chamber of Commerce. CEO/President of
National Agency of Forensic Experts, Mediators and
Technical Professionals of Spain and Europe. Helen
had followed the trail of the United States President,
Barack Obama, who was the first African-American
to win the presidency.

The 2015 Spanish general election would be held on
or before Sunday, December 20, 2015, as provided by
the Spanish constitution and the Organic Law of the
General Election Regime of 1985. The ruling People’s
Party (PP), led by Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, will
seek re-election for a second term in office, while the
Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) will struggle
to return to power after four years in opposition. The
election will be marked by the rise of new parties
Podemos (Spanish for “We can”) and Citizens.

http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/2015/09/nigerian-born-spanish-lawyer-emerges-presidential-candidate/

If Obama Can make it why can't she. good luck to her, even though it's 99% impossible