I’m ready to face firing squad if I don’t keep my presidential promises - Doyin Okupe

Former Senior Special Assistant on Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Doyin Okupe has said that he is ready to face a firing squad if he doesn’t keep his presidential promises.

According to Okupe, he will contest for president in the 2023 election should the insecurity challenges continue to persist.

"I am ready to face firing squad if I don't deliver as President of Nigeria," he said.

Speaking in an interview with Vanguard, he hinted that he is putting together strategic solutions to curb the insecurity situations in the country.

The educational system, he said, is been affected as a result of the rampant banditry in several states. Adding that technology should be deployed to deal with this menace.

“No president has ever given a detailed explanation of how they intend to tackle insecurity, improve the economy is this country. They always don’t give a blueprint.

“I have a masterplan to eradicate insecurity, particularly the activities of banditry. If the situation continues the same way, I am going to run for presidency," he said.

The former presidential spokesperson stated that the Nigerian political space is filled with religious, ethnic and zoning biases.

“If all I am seeing is not handled better and properly too, I am telling you I am stepping out for presidency come 2023.

“If I have my way, I want to be a political coach (not a godfather). Mentor people and teach them what they should know before venturing into politics.

“I have been to the height of it all, we need to do things differently," Okupe added.