2019: Young, inexperienced presidential aspirants

WALE ELEGBEDE profiles some young, inexperienced aspirants who have already declared their intentions to run for the 2019 presidential elections

Ahmed Buhari, 39: Aiming to be the next Buhari in Aso Rock

Don’t get it twisted, he is not a relation of the incumbent president but he is desirous of setting up a Buhari vs Buhari contest in 2019. He is already telling all that cares to listen that his Buhari will emerge victorious in the battle of the ballot. Popularly referred to Ahmed Bee, this first son of a military man, is perhaps one of the few young aspirants that have moved his ambition to rule Africa’s most populous country from the social media sphere to the streets. In December, he held a Town Hall meeting in Lagos and he currently has a team doing the groundwork for him.

To show his respect for the elders, Ahmed Buhari has paid a courtesy visit to former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd), former President Olusegun Obasanjo; Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, among others. For the young folks, the initiative of Buhari’s Foundation, ‘Kids Can Code,’ has endeared them to him and what he represents as they are fully exposed to computer programming, software development, graphic designing and hardware assembling at no cost. According to him, his vision is to see a unified country where the people are secure, power is decentralised and economically viable.

Chris Emejuru, 35: Hoping to conquer from Diaspora

For Chris Emejuru, a young Nigerian based in the United States, “Nigeria is one; from the beauty of the North, to the magnificence of the South, to the wonders of the West, united we will remain, as an example for many, for Africa, for the world,” but the biggest problem is leadership and he is ready to fill the void. Born on December 1, 1982, of Rivers State origin (Elele), Chimene “Chris” Emejuru has a background in Business and Politics. His reach has expanded to four continents including Latin America (Costa Rica), Africa (Nigeria), Asia, (Istanbul, Turkey) and North America (United States). His passion for enterprise and social development has led him to his home country of Nigeria for the past 17 years since 1999.

He is the founder and Managing Director/CEO of Liberty Approach & Allied Consults (LAAC), a consulting firm whose goal is to inform and provide knowledgeable information to clients regarding fiscal, economic, social, cultural endeavours as well as present information on current events in Nigeria, from the perspective of the Federal Government, and government at state and local levels. In a statement, Emejuru believes he can make a difference in Nigeria, adding that, “Today in Nigeria, there are many challenges that we face, and I tell you they are deep.

Read more about other young aspirants @https://newtelegraphonline.com/2018/01/2019-young-inexperienced-presidential-aspirants/

mtcheew! these ones won't get d required support. that buhari guy should just forget that ambition cos his name has already disqualified him