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What Ezekwesili said at Chatam House

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By Iyinoluwa Aboyeji

It is frightening how far fake news could go to douse the impact of 
positive public communication.

As someone who was present when the Presidential candidate of the Allied 
Congress Party of Nigeria, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, addressed Nigerians 
at the Chatam House, I found it odd to believe that some Nigerians could 
actually twist the facts to suit their personal interests.

In clear and simple language, Ezekwesili stated her determination to 
foster unity and equality among Nigerians if elected president of the 
country.

She said she was determined to ensure that the constitutional rights of 
Nigerians would always be upheld by government, noting that there was a 
need to address the growing rate of poverty in Nigeria as well as uphold 
the rule of law in the opportunities available to every Nigerian 
regardless of race, region, religion, status or gender.

These were her words: “There is no doubt that Nigeria is a multi-plural 
nation. We are different people with diverse language, age, gender, 
religion, beliefs and status. As the president, I promise to play a role 
that acknowledges our differences yet fosters unity of diversity. All 
citizens will be accorded the fundamental rights guaranteed within the 
provisions of our constitution and laws.”

I was therefore flabbergasted to read in some online sites that the ACPN 
Presidential candidate promised to protect gay rights. As the President 
she is obligated to protect human rights, which are not equivalent to 
gay rights.

What Ezekwesili said was that if elected, her administration will work 
collaboratively with the judiciary and the legislature to safeguard 
every citizen’s rights as guaranteed in our constitutional democracy and 
ensure the protection of human rights according to the rule of law.

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