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born 1954 Nigeria
Tunde Bakare (born 11 November 1954) is a Nigerian pastor, author, lawyer, public speaker, and politician. He is the Serving Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (formerly Latter Rain Assembly) and was the vice-presidential candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) in the 2011 Nigerian presidential election alongside Muhammadu Buhari.
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"Why can't the states, working as regional blocs, harness their comparative advantages and compete with one another in productivity and innovation?"
"This president does give a damn as far as public declaration of assets is concerned."
Tunde Bakare discussing the building blocks of nationhood.
"Now is the time to put aside religious, zonal, ethnic and other differences and to speak with one voice against the enemies of our common patrimony."
"Every state of the federation is endowed with mineral resources. Would it not be a better strategy for states to be empowered to manage these resources?"
"Nigeria is in a state of emergency."
"A strong federal government working with strong federating units can guarantee the security and prosperity of the Nigerian people."
"Mr. President, Nigeria is too delicate for this kind of politics."
"I have done whatever I have done for any government, past or present, publicly or behind the scenes, pro bono."
"The National Assembly has become an extension of the Executive."
"We have failed to appreciate the fact that coordinated governance by the different states will enhance the security of Nigerians and bring our people out of poverty."
"Why can't we allow for electricity generation, transmission and distribution at the zonal, state and community levels?"
"I can't stop the press from doing whatever they will with what I said. But there is a difference between ambition and a vision that is clear to you."
"Leadership must be transparent."
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