Why I want to succeed Buhari — Hadiza Ibrahim
Princess Hadiza Ibrahim contested for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary election in 2007, but defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) prior to the 2015 general elections. She represented the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) at the last National Confab. The Kogi Indigene, Ibadan born business woman, is the Chief Executive Officer of Hadiza Motors, Lagos. In this interview, she speaks on her intention to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari and other sundry issues. Excerpts: But the change that Baba is asking for done well and I should do better than is positive. It is not that kind of change Baba. I am not condemning what he has in which everything is on the high side; done. But I still have a plan. food is on the high side. If Baba can even bring me close to him, I would give him some of those ideas; I am sure it will work out. Pa Obafemi Awolowo had ideas, but he was never made a president. People come to me to advise them; I don't fear. I only respect people's views. If you don't fear, you will be able to say the truth.
What do you think the president should do in order to succeed?
I believe Baba should bring back the War Against Indiscipline (WAI); whoever that is involved (in corruption) should be dealt with. Democracy should not be for corruption. When WAI was introduced to the country in 1984, even to throw dirt out from a vehicle was hard; you would carry the waste to your house.
I wish Baba quick recovery. He should get well. The first thing he should do is to bring WAI back because it will help Nigeria.
You are interested in becoming the first female president in 2019. If you have the opportunity, what would you do differently?
I would start from where Baba stopped and add my seven-point agenda. Yes, I want Baba to go and rest to move this country forward. Baba has
You are one of the few women in politics, what motivates you to remain a politician?
I believe that politics is for everybody; being a ‘weaker’ sex does not mean I should not be in politics. Politics is meant for both men and women. I believe that what a man can do, a woman can also do a little bit out of it; I will not say ‘better’ as people use to say. In 2007, a doctor in my area called on me and said, “you are in business, why don't you join us and see how politics is going on?” It's a good idea and I welcomed it. So, I joined politics and we started having meetings.