FelaDUROTOYE
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Executive Coach | Leadership Expert | Global Speaker & Nation Builder | Founder/CEO GEMSTONE Group | 2022 Official Member, Forbes Coaches Council
GEMSTONE, Lagos, Nigeria
Joined March 2010
A special invitation to #ExecutiveCoaches , #BusinessCoaches #Speakers, #Trainers to be a part of the Executive Coaching Certification Program (ECCP). This program blends practical experience with mentoring & coaching to help the Executive Coaches achieve exponential growth (1/5)
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It’s been 48 years of God’s favour and unending Grace and I’m incredibly grateful. Thank you Jesus. Happy birthday to me
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For me, the goal is not just about getting into office but to also trigger a landslide of GOOD PEOPLE in GOVERNMENT who can deliver GOOD GOVERNANCE at ALL LEVELS to take the best decisions on behalf of everyone so that together, we will build a #NewNigeria
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Couldn’t resist joining my brothers #CharlesOkocha and #WonderTheHypeMan to share what my #ADENINY is. My name is FelaDUROTOYE and this is my adeniny. I’m Possible. We Global now 🤣
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Nigeria is in dire need of a new beginning. Every Nigerian has a constitutional right to Freedom of Speech & peaceful protest. My brother @YeleSowore has only learnt his voice to our collective frustration as a people. The voices of the people must be heard. #FreeSoworeNow
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O God of Creation. Direct our noble cause .Guide our leaders right. Help our youth the truth to know.In love and honesty to grow.And living just and true.Great lofty heights attain.To build a nation where peace.And justice shall reign.Amen 🙏🏽 🇳🇬
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48 years of Life . 18 years of Love . And all I have to say is THANK YOU LORD. #May12th.#ItsMyBirthday.#WeddingAnniversary
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The broom fought the umbrella because it was jealous of the power the people gave it. The umbrella fought to replace the broom because it was jealous of the power the people gave it. The people lived in fear of the broom & umbrella, not realizing THEY held the power.
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I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. _.Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also TO ALL who have longed for his appearing
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I have always believed that leadership is about service & sacrifice & today, I would like to commend Dr. (Mrs) Oby Ezekwesili @obyezeks for leading the charge to forming a viable coalition to presenting a Consensus Candidate for the 2019 Presidential elections.
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#FlashbackFriday .2001. Our wedding. We had 40 guests attending for obvious reasons 😁.I got married to @taradurotoye in 2001, living in a “one - room - room” in Lagos.
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A leader is only as effective as the quality of his team. Do you believe that President @MBuhari #MinisterialList will move Nigeria forward or backward?.I’m curious to know what you think. LIKE for YES. RETWEET for NO.
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Every 20 years since 1959, something shifts in our political space. In 2019, something will shift again. Nigeria will be healed. 🙏🏽🇳🇬.A New Nigeria is coming. #VoteTheLion.#VoteFelaDurotoye.#VoteANN @ANNigOfficial .#VoteAllianceForNewNigeria
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If @nassnigeria fought for Nigerians how they fight for themselves. If @nassnigeria passed laws that enriched Nigerians instead of themselves. If @nassnigeria stood with Nigerians everytime they sat. If @nassnigeria defended our democracy, Nigerians would defend our democrats.
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I am just so proud of my heartbeat @TaraDurotoye who has just been recognized as one of Africa's 50 Most Powerful Women by Forbes Magazine. Afeke mi . I am always & ever so proud of you. Please help me celebrate her & the grace of God upon her life. #ForbesList .#AfricaTop50
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It is with profound gratitude and great humility that I accept your nomination as the Consensus Candidate of the Presidential Aspirants Coming Together (PACT)
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My name is Fela Durotoye and I’m #JustLikeYou. I have the same struggles,challenges, hopes and desires. And just like you, I want Nigeria to be better
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47 Years of God's Love, Faithfulness, Grace & Mercy. This is why I am committed to a lifestyle & a lifetime of GRATITUDE, APPRECIATION & THANKSGIVING. I'm just so grateful. So so grateful. FD. #Gratitude.#Appreciation.#Thanksgiving.#47th #Birthday
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It was a spirited conversation and thank you for the privilege to represent you tonight .#2019PresidentialDebate
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48 years of life. 18 years of love. And all I have to say is THANK YOU LORD.#May12th.#ItsMyBirthday.#WeddingAnniversary
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Today, I celebrate everyone who is working hard with diligence & dedication. May God’s GRACE & FAVOUR bless you with BETTER RESULTS & GREATER REWARDS especially in this Month of MAY ( . my birth month 😉 ) . Amen. Fela. #HappyWorkersDay.#HappyNewMonth.#HappyNewNigeria
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We made this promise a few months ago at PACT (Presidential Aspirants Coming Together) in August 2018._.I’m calling on Omoyele Sowore @yelesho, Kingsley Moghalu @moghalukingsley & other candidates to show that together, we can put NIGERIA FIRST, NIGERIANS NEXT & OURSELVES LAST.
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It’s time to be free from different sides of the same bad coin. #2019Debate #PresidentialDebate2019 #PresidentialDebate.
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I look forward to a New Nigeria where all workers are GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. Workers don’t just need ACCOLADES but ASSURANCE #FelaDurotoyeSpeaks #ThePlatformNG
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As a father, I can’t begin to imagine the sense of loss families must feel today as 9 children lost their lives with several hundreds injured. We honor the hardworking 1st responders & everyday Nigerians lending a helping hand to save our children .#LagosBuildingCollapse
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Our #PresidentialDebates must be inclusive & opportunities given to as many candidates as possible to share their vision with all Nigerians. My brother @YeleSowore & @Donald_Duke should be allowed to participate in these debates. That’s the beauty of democracy #YOUNITED
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Innocent people are daily being lost to preventable circumstances like bad roads, no drains & an unsafe transport system. There are no words to describe the loss many families feel & now, a bright light has been extinguished but not forgotten. Rest In Peace Adewura.
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TRUTH is . If you DON'T see the BEST in people, you CAN'T bring out the best in them. .
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My heart is torn apart with grief 💔💔💔. I am distraught & in utter pain just watching the shooting & killing of UNARMED peaceful protesters by army officers who by oath swore to defend our nation and protect our citizens. #EndSARS.
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It’s heart breaking to hear about people losing their lives and getting hurt because of electoral violence all across Nigeria. Many families have forever lost sleep, knowing they’d never see their loved ones again. Nothing is worth the pain they now feel.
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Nigeria, what will it take for us to #WakeUp ?.Ji Masun! (Wake up, don’t sleep).It’s time for the #NewNigeria
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I’m not sure if anyone’s counting , but it’s been 31 days since our children have been kept at home because ASUU has been on strike. Both parties should come to a compromise & not play games with the lives of our children because they are our future.
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Every Nigerian has the right to free speech. We may not always agree with what is said, but the beauty of democracy is that we have the right to agree to disagree and no one should be locked up for it. I call on the relevant authorities to release @adeyanjudeji #FreeDejiNow.
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Today we choose the FUTURE of Nigeria over our past. _.The #NewNigeria over the old Nigeria.
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It’s often said it gets darkest before the dawn, but no matter how dark it gets, no matter how vast the darkness, light, no matter how small will always shine through & overcome every darkness .You are my light & you have shone brightly.
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Two kings . Two Legends!. Competition doesn’t have to be bitter & negative. it can be HEALTHY & MOTIVATING. Tag that friend that pushes you to be YOUR BEST & stays committed to your growth!. #UEFA .#UEFAawards .#Messi .#Cristiano
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Visionary Presidential Aspirants Coming Together (PACT) towards the 2019 General Elections “Election As Revolution”
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While we may be very disappointed with @inecnigeria preparation for the Presidential elections, we will not be discouraged. _.We are coming! ._.It’s time for the #NewNigeria to emerge #NigeriaDesides2019
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I’m incredibly proud to unveil my running mate, & with your support & God’s Grace, the next Vice President of Nigeria, Khadijah Abdullahi-Iya.
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No . Mr. President @muhammadubuhari , weight-loss is not a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) & the apparent weight-loss of the IGP is not a sign of hard work.If this was intended to be a joke, then you’ve underestimated the gravity of the issues of insecurity in our nation today.
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Oh God of creation, .Direct our noble cause. Guide thou our leaders right. Help our youth the truth to know. In love and honesty to grow, And living just and true. Great lofty heights attain, .To build a nation wherein peace and justice reigns. #TeamFD #runningforanewnigeria
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Happy birthday to a true nation builder, social reformer, defender of the oppressed, amazing gentleman, a cerebral revolutionary and friend from ages past. The distinguished @segalink .The labors of our heroes present such as yourself shall never be in vain. FD.
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Everyone who wants a #NewNigeria._.Remember the logo. My name will not be on the ballot. We are #14 on the ballot. _.Lord, we have done all we know to do. _.Now, into your hands, we commend Nigeria ._.On Saturday, let the Lion roar over Nigeria ._.#VoteTheLion. #VoteANN
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Rest In Peace to a real Nigerian hero, Dr. Stella Ameyo Adadevoh. It’s been 4 years since you laid down your life to prevent the outbreak of Ebola and undoubtedly, saved millions of lives. The labors of our heroes past shall never be in vain. #StellaAdadevoh.
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Yesterday, we flagged off our Presidential campaign in Ajegunle. We were privileged to feed over 2000 people & clothed 500 street children. We provided glasses & healthcare to as many as we could.
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How can our young leaders be treated with such indignity & disrespect? These are pictures of Corps members who are drafted to serve as adhoc staff for @inecnigeria !.Nigerians Ji Masun! (Wake Up, Don’t Sleep).We MUST have a #NewNigerja
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There’s so much waste in our system, particularly in government. _.It makes NO SENSE for the President to have a 30 car convoy to drop him off at the airport. _.I’ll be riding a bus with my team so we utilize our resources efficiently. _.A #NewNigeria is coming. #VoteTheLion
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It doesn’t take a lot for me to cry, but yesterday, I was reminded of what my greatest legacy would be . BUILDING PEOPLE.
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Proud of you Khadijha!!!.Debates aren’t easy but you’re doing great 👍🏽 .#KhadijahAbduIya.#ANN.#ANewNigeria.#VPDebates.#2019Debate.#NigeriaDecides2019
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Let us come together and seize this historic window of opportunity for our generation to select one of us to go ahead of us . so that ALL OF US can come together and speak with one voice at the 2019 General Elections.
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Today, Friday 6th December 2019, is indeed another tragic day for the RULE of LAW in our Nation as operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) disrupted the ongoing trial of Omoyele Sowore & Olawale Bakare . .
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Happy 87th Birthday to Dr. CHRISTOPHER KOLADE (CON). This man's LOVE for God . his love for Nigeria & Nigerians . his love for integrity, humanity, excellence, merit and justice is what makes him my Super Hero. Please help me celebrate this Icon & Paragon of virtue. FD
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58 years ago, on Saturday, October 1st, 1960, an impossible task was birthed by young men & women in their 20s, 30s & 40s.
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My heart & Prayers go out to the Johnson family on the tragic passing of their son, brother, husband & father, Mr KOLADE JOHNSON, whose life was prematurely taken by operatives of Special Anti Cultism Squad (SACS) while watching a football match.
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Who should my Vice Presidential Candidate be and why?. (S)he must be someone competent and capable to be President and not a figure head. (S)he must be a complement and balance to my strengths and weaknesses. Looking forward to reading your comments
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Got this message from Demilade, my 15 year old son & it reminded me of not only my sacrifice to put myself on the line to deliver a #NewNigeria but the sacrifice YOU make everyday, to give your children the best.
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Good morning. Thanks for all your messages and comments. I read them all. I’d like to once again, touch on the recurring matter about the New Candidates coming together as one to birth a New Nigeria 🇳🇬.
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Yesterday, Nigeria got introduced to you .we got introduced to your compassion for Nigerians & the sincerity of your heart. I salute your courage to step up to serve our nation in a greater capacity than you have been accustomed to. God bless you Khadijha @khadijahabduiya
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Our administration will focus on 3 areas to lift the economy . 1. Agriculture .2. Housing Construction .3. Road construction .This will create 30 million jobs. #2019Debate #PresidentialDebate2019 #PresidentialDebate.
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THANK YOU!. A few minutes ago, after satisfying all requirements, I received the nomination form of our party @ANNigOfficial to officially express my interest to serve our nation in the capacity of the President.
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The life of every Nigerian citizen is valuable and so are the lives of our public servants. Glad to hear that Vice President @ProfOsinbajo and his team are safe and sound after what must’ve have been a terrifying experience. Stay safe .#NigerianLivesMatter.
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Many people have asked, "What party is Fela running on?". #222 = 2pm, 22nd February 2018. Get Set. Together we will #DeliverTheFuture #RunningForANewNigeria
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Today, I had the privilege of meeting the Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka with @YeleSowore . His message to us was clear, it is time for a NEW GENERATION to TAKE CHARGE.
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"I am deeply honored to be welcomed and admitted into the Forbes Coaches Council which is an incredible platform for globally-respected leading coaches across the world. It is truly humbling to see that over two decades of Coaching and Consulting…”
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What affects one of us will eventually affect all of us. We must all stand together to demand the immediate release of @YeleSowore now. #FreeSowore.#FreeSoworeNow
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My heart bleeds for everyone who has been unjustly detained, arrested, molested & violated by the very people who swore an oath to protect them. The rights of every citizen is protected by law and should be respected by every law enforcement agent.
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Those who want elective office to steal from you don’t need any of your encouragement but those who sacrifice all to serve you don’t deserve your insults, even if they don’t earn your votes. We can’t fight Nigeria’s enemies & have those we wish to protect be the ones hurting us.
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Help Our Youth The Truth To Know. The power they possess. Not to laugh about what they should take serious . Their future shouldn’t be determined by people who live in the past. There are more of us than there are of them.
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People are willing to pay taxes if they get and see value for the taxes that are paid. #2019Debate #PresidentialDebate2019 #PresidentialDebate
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Many woke up to the news that @inecnigeria have postponed the Presidential Elections till February 23rd, 2019. The lack of concern for the millions who traveled great distances so they could vote is clear.No matter the delay, no one can stop the dawn of the #NewNigeria.
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So where ever you might be in your life today. Even if your life seems as bleak as this wedding picture of ours in May 2001, know that God hasn’t even gotten started with you. God bless you. FD. #JustLikeYou
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The road ahead is long.The journey, uncomfortable.The sacrifice, great. But it’s not by might, and not by power, but by My Spirit, says The Lord. Grace ahead for this assignment to build #ANewNigeria is all I ask. When you can, please pray for me. #FelaOnTour.#FelaInKaduna
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TO WORLD LEADERS . See what is going on in NIGERIA. @realDonaldTrump.@JoeBiden.@BorisJohnsonUK.@PaulKagame.@NAkufoAddo.@CyrilRamaphosa.@EmmanuelMacron.@JustinTrudeau .@HHShkMohd . This is NOT democracy. This is MILITARY RULE & the VIOLATION of HUMAN RIGHTS of the highest order!
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47 Years of God's Love, Faithfulness, Grace & Mercy. This is why I am committed to a lifestyle & a lifetime of GRATITUDE, APPRECIATION & THANKSGIVING. I'm just so grateful. So so grateful. FD. #Gratitude.#Appreciation.#Thanksgiving.#47th #Birthday
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I’ve been getting phone calls saying I’m stepping down. _.That’s incorrect. Here’s why.
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Congratulations bro @BankyW for taking responsibility to build a New Nigeria on the platform of The Modern Democratic Party (MDP). Welcome to the table. There’s a place with your name on it. Pull up a chair. FD. #Collaboration #NewNigeria.
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There are NO WORDS to describe the pain and devastation we feel tonight as several lives were lost and vehicles destroyed in a tanker explosion in Lagos. Our hearts are overwhelmed by such an avoidable tragedy. May the souls of our brothers and sisters Rest In Peace.
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As dark as it seems & as tiring as it sometimes feels, I see rays of hope for our nation as we are slowly coming to a time & season when our ‘leaders’ can no longer be immune or protected from the consequences of gross misconduct and grievous abuse of power & privilege
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What can we DO to #EndPoliceBrutality in our nation FOREVER?. I salute and commend everyone who has spoken up and stood up in protest against police brutality and to #EndSARS now in October 2020 and over the past four years in 2016 and 2017 and 2018 and 2019.
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Here’s my response to when I hear people say that a vote for any candidate outside the two parties that got us into this mess is a wasted vote. _.A #NewNigeria is coming #VoteTheLion Vote Alliance for New Nigeria ANN @ANNigOfficial
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On behalf of the 22 million students who have been denied an education for 95 days, because of the FG/ #AsuuStrike , on the 16th of February, we will not forget. Our voices will be heard, loud and clear. A #NewNigeria is coming. #VoteTheLion Vote ANN #AllianceForNewNigeria.
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Together, we can do the perceived impossible. Our generation is depending on us. We must not let them down. ———.Signed.Fela Durotoye .Presidential Candidate .Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) @ANNigOfficial.
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After I left Akwa Ibom yesterday, this hardworking Nigerian noticed our campaign posters on our vehicles & approached the driver. _ .Now is the time for a New Nigeria & together, we shall WATCH over her.😊.Vote ANN @ANNigOfficial .Vote Alliance for New Nigeria .#VoteTheLion
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I wish I could get Nigerians to love Nigeria the way my son loves @LFC . What can we do to get THE LOVE FOR NIGERIA into the hearts of ALL NIGERIANS to fall in love so passionately with Nigeria & dedicated to our collective national success?. Please help me understand . Fela
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Someday soon, we’ll remember this part of our nations history as the “bad old days” and when we tell our kids how bad it was, compared to how good it is, they’d never believe us, until we show them pictures. A #NewNigeria is coming. Vote @ANNigOfficial .#VoteTheLion
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I’m deeply saddened by the loss of life due to the #Shiites protest in Abuja. Innocent Nigerians are becoming collateral damage.Nothing is greater than the safety and security of the Nigerian people. Can we just dialogue?.
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Today, we took the first step towards creating a United Front in offering a credible alternative to who leads us in 2019.
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Dear brothers & sisters,.Thank you for your calls, DMs and mentions for a coalition among the “newer candidates” to build a New Nigeria 🇳🇬 that we can all be proud of, starting in 2019. #ANewNigeria.
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I live for a nation; a New Nigeria that:. The God of Creation (worshipped and accepted by all faiths). Directs our noble vision and cause (to build the world’s most desirable nation to live in by December 31 2025)
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Today, you will hear about “Former this and Former that”. I don’t come with any titles, but a passion and desire for the future of Nigeria. #2019Debates #PresidentialDebate #PresidentialDebate2019.
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Excerpts from my StandPoint Interview on @tvcontinental earlier today Saturday, December 23rd 2017. Conversations around my Presidential aspirations for 2019. I think you would find it interesting. FD
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Earlier yesterday on my door to door and neighborhood campaign ._.Met this amazing gentleman who took a moment to talk with me.
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