When I Become President, People Will Be Accusing Me Of Using A Talisman To Run The Country -Sowore

Human rights activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has said Nigerians would be surprised by how much progress the country could make if public funds were properly managed.

Speaking during an interview on Channels TV, Sowore said his administration would reduce what he described as wasteful government spending and stop unnecessary expenses on public officials. He argued that money currently being spent on frivolous items should instead be invested in sectors that directly improve the lives of Nigerians.

According to him, government revenue is enough to fund national development if corruption is eliminated and public resources are used only for the benefit of the people. He said public service should focus on meeting citizens’ needs rather than enriching individuals.

Sowore claimed that if he became president, Nigerians would jokingly accuse him of using a talisman to generate revenue because of the visible changes they would see within one year. He said the real difference would not be magic but keeping corrupt people away from public funds and ensuring government income is properly managed.

He added that his government would prioritise education, road construction and food security. While he admitted that not everyone would be satisfied within the first year, he said people would have hope because they would begin to see steady improvements.

In his words, “When I become the president of Nigeria, within a year, people will be accusing me of using a talisman to run the country, to generate revenue…....