Fadojoe Urges Nigerians to Shun Greed, Use Votes to Rescue Nation

By Our  Reporter

ormer presidential aspirant Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, popularly known as Fadojoe, has called on Nigerians to take responsibility for the country’s future by rejecting greed and using their votes to demand accountable leadership.

In a statement titled “Nigeria, Our Reality and Our Responsibility,” Fadojoe lamented that corruption, poverty-driven mindsets, and short-sightedness have hindered the nation’s progress, warning that real change will require sacrifice from citizens as well as leaders.

He criticised a culture where, according to him, “every Nigerian has a price,” arguing that protests and civic movements often fail because some participants allow themselves to be bought off.

“That is why what happened in Nepal can hardly happen in Nigeria. Too many Nigerians cannot resist a little temptation of money or power,” he said.

The US-based activist said Nigeria’s political class mirrors the values of its people, noting that leaders “did not fall from the sky.” He urged citizens to demand accountability rather than hand the nation over to prayers while neglecting their civic duties.

“Until we overcome our greed, our poverty-driven mindset, and the corrupt mentality politicians exploit to buy our votes for as little as ₦5,000, we will not have the country we dream of,” he warned.

Fadojoe, who once ran for president on the Labour Party platform, described Nigeria as “a nation that has everything, but lacks everything,” stressing that the country needs a generational shift from “recycled politicians” to a new crop of leaders committed to national service.

He called on Nigerians to embrace the power of the ballot instead of violence, saying the vote remains the most effective tool for national rescue.

“Someday, we will rise again and take our rightful place in the world,” he said.

Envisioning a “New Nigeria,” Fadojoe said he hopes for a nation where ethnic groups unite for progress, leaders prioritise public interest, women are respected, youths are productive, and children can fulfil their dreams at home.

He concluded with an appeal for collective resolve:

“The quest to build it starts now – with you and me. May God bless Nigeria, and may God bless you and I.”