NRM man vows to rescue Nigeria
Faduri Joseph (Fadojoe), has declared his intention to contest 2027 presidential election on the platform of National Rescue Movement, promising a “people-first leadership” to pull Nigeria from decline and insecurity.
Faduri Joseph (Fadojoe), has declared his intention to contest 2027 presidential election on the platform of National Rescue Movement, promising a “people-first leadership” to pull Nigeria from decline and insecurity.
In a speech announcing his ambition, the sociologist and U.S-based healthcare executive said Nigeria was “bleeding” and required a rescue from corruption, mismanagement and recycled leadership.
Faduri, who hails from Ipetu-Ijesha in Osun State, recounted his early life struggles, saying he lost his father at four and his mother at 14.
A graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Faduri said he is a licensed nurse and chief executive of F Planet Group in U.S., with interests in healthcare, consulting, film, and others.
Referencing Nnamdi Azikiwe, Tafawa Balewa and Obafemi Awolowo, he said the country has drifted from the ideals of a true republic envisioned at Independence.
He said Nigeria has degenerated into a nation where poverty, unemployment, insecurity and currency depreciation have replaced prosperity and unity of earlier decades.
Faduri blamed the challenges on systemic corruption and leadership failure, arguing that personal interests have been placed above national interest.
He queried the dysfunction of refineries and Ajaokuta Steel project, asking why thousands are still paid in non-functional institutions while the country depends heavily on private interests and foreign services.
The aspirant said he was in Labour Party and contributed to building the platform that produced Peter Obi as presidential candidate, but stepped down in the interest of unity.
Quoting American civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr., he said leadership must be measured by courage in times of crisis, insisting Nigeria needs decisive and people-driven governance.
Faduri said he would contest under the National Rescue Movement, symbolised by the honeybee, adding that it was time to return Nigeria “to her honey days.”
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If elected, he promised to prioritise economic stability, strengthen the naira, revive local refining capacity, and address energy costs. He also pledged to make primary and secondary education compulsory, strengthen vocational training, and ensure lecturers’ salaries are paid promptly.
He further promised to rebuild public hospitals to world-class standards and vowed that no government official, including himself, would seek medical treatment abroad at public expense.
Other priorities listed include decentralising electricity supply, reforming and strengthening the military and police, and promoting local manufacturing, including the use of locally produced vehicles for official purposes.
Framing the 2027 election as “the people versus the political class,” Faduri called on Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to join what he termed a “rescue mission” to rebuild the country.
