Prof. Cyprian Edward-Ekpo, the Registrar, International Institute for Humanitarian and Environmental Law, says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s five-point agenda stands out as credible and pragmatic.
The Professor of International Environmental Law said this in his Book titled “Six Decades a Missing President’’ which would be released ahead of the 2023 General Elections in Abuja.
He said that the five point agenda contained work plan which understands the dynamics and characterisation of Nigeria’s problems; and holds in its configuration the curative factors with a penetrating clarity.
He said that the book, offers readers a series of pedagogic narratives and insightful reflections on challenges and prospects, power and politics.
He added that it also offered vistas of development, including how ideological politics and governance mission could illuminate the wealth of a nation and potentials of citizens.
He said that the book revealed deeper truth about why the country failed and new pathways for development, adding that it would be presented with the key to understanding the problems of Nigeria.
He said it showcased how to deploy the utility of the five-point agenda so that the citizens could open wide the door and dismiss the sense of impending collapse of the country.
“This book guides you to search for true value of good governance and nation building.
“So, that in the poet’s words “the night will be filled with music, darkness dispelled by light, as the fear silently steals away”.
He said that as one read the book, one would be impressed with two facts: first the hidden and complex causal factors of Nigeria’s problems are exposed.
Second, all statements and manifestos of each political candidate in the fourth coming 2023 presidential election have been examined.
Edward-Ekpo said he was not one that would sing songs for politicians, adding to that neither did he subject himself to political lords as their devotee or follower.
He said to him as a scholar, it would be self-condescending, adding that the book should in no way be referenced to any personality but a master-piece that relates to issues.
