Donald Duke Says Economic, Governance Challenges Prompted Return to Politics. Former Cross River State Governor and presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, Donald Duke, has said Nigeria’s worsening economic and governance challenges informed his decision to return to active politics.Duke said he was motivated to seek the presidency by the need to address the country’s economic difficulties and improve the quality of governance.
According to the former governor, his administration would prioritise economic reforms, strengthen public institutions and pursue governance restructuring if elected president.He maintained that institutional reforms and sound economic policies are essential to tackling Nigeria’s development challenges and promoting sustainable national growth.Duke also expressed confidence that his agenda would provide a viable path toward improving governance, restoring public confidence and driving economic prosperity across the country.
Joseph Akwagiobe is a media contributor from Cross River State, Nigeria, currently based in Abuja. He is a graduate of Microbiology and has earned several professional certifications across diverse fields, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and excellence.