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Kingsley Moghalu
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“I do not believe that the Nigerian political leadership class is sincere or capable of changing this country for the better.”
Kingsley Moghalu (born 1963) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Explaining why he declined to join Nigeria's two major political parties before pursuing his presidential ambition. Why I Didn't Join APC, PDP in 2019, The Punch, 18 October 2021.
“Because I did not feel satisfied just going in to become part of the system that feeds fat on the commonwealth of Nigerians.”
Kingsley Moghalu (born 1963) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On choosing an independent political path rather than joining established parties. Why I Didn't Join APC, PDP in 2019, The Punch, 18 October 2021.
“For Nigeria's economy to improve, the entire framework for leading and managing it must be overhauled.”
Kingsley Moghalu (born 1963) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Discussing reforms needed to revive Nigeria's economy. 2019 Election Showed Nigerians Not Ready for Real Change, The Punch, 29 August 2021.
“The greatest problem of Nigeria is incompetent leadership.”
Kingsley Moghalu (born 1963) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On what he considers Nigeria's biggest challenge during his presidential campaign. I'll Create Skills' Centres in 774 LGs to Boost Employment, The Punch, 9 December 2018.
“Watching the failure of recycled politicians pushed me to run for president.”
Kingsley Moghalu (born 1963) first seen 2018 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Explaining his motivation for entering Nigerian politics. Watching Failure of Recycled Politicians Pushed Me to Run for President, THISDAY, 23 November 2018.
“My parents played a strong role in who I am today, in terms of the importance of having character, values and integrity.”
Kingsley Moghalu (born 1963) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Reflecting on the influence of his upbringing. I Wanted to Be a Musician, The Punch, 14 July 2019.
“As a political economist, I think about how Africa, and Nigeria in particular, can move from poverty to prosperity.”
Kingsley Moghalu (born 1963) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Describing the focus of his work as a political economist. I Wanted to Be a Musician, The Punch, 14 July 2019.
“I have been a technocrat as a senior policymaker... But the democratic legitimacy that is conferred by being elected at the ballot box is the deciding factor of the progress or lack of progress of any country.”
Kingsley Moghalu (born 1963) first seen 2019 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Speaking to Al Jazeera about his decision to run for president. Presidential Election: What Moghalu Told Al Jazeera, Vanguard, 2 March 2019.