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By Sunday Ani
American based Nigerian, Prof. Favour Ayodele has formally declared his intention to run the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
The Ondo-born professor, who is the Founder/Global Executive Chairman -VisionAfric and Chairman, Board of Trustees, African Intellectual Resource Organisation, made his intentions known on Friday in Lagos. Ayodele, who met the NNPP’s founder, Dr Boniface Aniebonam in Lagos, appealed to be the party ‘s candidate in the 2027 presidential election.
The NNPP, on Wednesday, uploaded its presidential place-holder to meet up with INEC’s deadline. A professor of Management and Global Leadership from the Pontifical Antonianum University, Rome, Italy, Ayodele has previously pursued his presidential ambition through platforms like the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and more recently, the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in 2019 and 2023, respectively.
He said he had an unconventional salvaging clarion call for the true emancipation of Nigeria with definite purpose and ideology, as his presidential movement is entitled, ‘Favour 2027.’
“Nigeria is our intentional project, a typical one that must be handled with alacrity by collective effort of those, who cannot be politically bought, regardless. “Favour 2027 is activated with potential tools, not only to challenge the political or ruling class but also to address every sector with indigenous solutions without excuses.
“Common sense leadership is what I chose to call what I will bring on board if I win the election. This is known and will function as ethicology of
governance,” he said.
He said his mandate is to make Nigeria a home for all except terrorists. He pledged to abide by the rules of the NNPP and to place the party above self.
“I know the NNPP has had trust issues, emanating from its wrangling with its 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso. I want to emphasise that we are not all the same,” the aspirant said. Reacting, Aniebonam told him that the party already has two other aspirants but would decide who eventually becomes the party’s 2027 presidential flag bearer.
“There is no longer an automatic or free ticket in the NNPP. We have learnt our lessons from Kwankwaso and we have moved on but we won’t let politicians blindfold us again,” Aniebonam said.
He assured that the National Working Committee would be meeting soon to deliberate on the aspirants and other matters. With over 20 years of experience in administration, corporate and business management, Ayodele is a dynamic international leadership expert, specialising in capacity building.
In 2023, he was recognised as an Ambassador of Peace by the Institute of Peace and Development (INSPAD). That same year, he was honoured with a tree planted in Africa by the European Technology Chamber (EUTECH) Climate Action Partnership among other awards.
He was also a member of the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) and the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation (CSCA) for 10 years. He earned his Ph.D. and Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Patriot Bible University, Colorado USA.
