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Who is Ojei Princess Chichi of the APM party

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By Okunloye Abiodun

A finance specialist and only female aspirant for the 2023 presidential election.

Ojei Princess Chichi is an exceptional leader, businesswoman, and specialist in corporate finance, as well as the executive director of Nuel Ojei Holdings. The 44-year-old candidate hails from Delta state, where she attended several renowned institutions of higher learning. From spending her early life at the American International School of Lagos (AISL), which is considered to be one of the most prestigious schools in Nigeria, and also at Institute Le Rosey in Rolle, a private boarding school. She graduated from Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and also from Regents Business School with a Master of Business Administration.

She is the only woman among the 18 men running for political office of Nigeria’s President. She is the intelligent, well-educated, diligent, and self-reliant daughter of a billionaire and successful businessman. However, she maintains a low profile, which is a tendency that may have been passed down to her from her father, Emmanuel Ojei. While many rich Nigerian folks live luxurious lifestyles in the spotlight and heavily spend on their family members, Emmanuel Ojei chooses to work behind the scenes, spreading goodwill through several humanitarian endeavors. And much like her father, she had a life that was mostly concealed from the eyes of the public until she became involved in politics.

Dantalle’s withdrawal decision fueled her presidential aspiration.

As she began her career in politics, she initially emerged as a candidate for the vice presidency of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), and then she became the party’s candidate for the presidency after Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, the chairman of the party withdrew from the race. For the 2023 elections, Dantalle announced that Princess Chichi Ojei had been enthusiastically picked to succeed him by the leadership of the party, a decision he claimed would put the party in a strong position to win. He had hoped that large numbers of members of the party, supporters, and young people in Nigeria would back her bid to become the nation’s first elected female president. Her running mate is Ibrahim Mohammed.

Furthermore, at the party’s national convention, which was held in Abuja, 28 new members of the National Working Committee (NWC) were chosen to run the party for the next 4 years. Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantalle, the National Chairman of APM, said in his acceptance speech that the new national officers were chosen based on the party’s Constitution, which was filed with INEC. He explained that the upcoming general election in 2023 offers another chance to save the country from ignorant governance. Saying that their party had qualified candidates running for many different offices. Collectively, they will restore the country, get students back in school, put young people to work, revitalize the economy, and cause the naira to rise in value consistently. Dantalle said that Nigerians would live in harmony as one nation.

Education and gender equality are core essentials of national development.

If she is successful in her bid for the presidency next year, Princess Chichi Ojei has pledged to make improving the conditions in which Nigeria’s teachers work one of her top priorities. This was part of Princess Ojei’s message to teachers for World Teachers Day 2022. She stated that their profession was essential to her success and promised to prioritize their well-being if she was elected president of Nigeria. The majority of people wouldn’t be who they are today if it weren’t for these incredible men and women who are the true heroes and heroines who helped trumpet and fully utilize their potential. She expresses her gratitude on a continual basis.

Moreso, in a recent statement commemorating the International Day of the Girl Child, Ojei asserts, If a man is trained, one train an individual, but training a woman is equivalent to training a nation. She noted that the country is predominantly male and that detrimental cultural customs have hindered progress and the empowerment of women and girls. It has been resolved by the women and girls of Nigeria that they will no longer tolerate repression from the patriarchal system that plagues the country. She added that t the old negative discourse regarding the girls and women in the country must end; they cannot continue to make the same errors and anticipate different outcomes. A better, more wealthy, safer, and more developed Nigeria can only be achieved by empowering women and girls.

Ojei hopes to bridge the gender gap in the country.

Despite the Nigeria’s ever-increasing population, women and young people have been marginalized in the country’s administration. Only a handful of women, including Sarah Jibril and Remi Sonaiya, have run for president since democracy was restored in 1999; neither of them has been elected, and even other women in the country did not support them. Ojei, on the other hand, is optimistic that the gap can be closed by 2023. Also, Dantalle, when speaking on his withdrawal, added that the current state of affairs in the country necessitates a woman’s level of competence, intelligence, versatility, determination, and political sagacity. He went on to say that the APM’s presidential candidate is capable of handling the job, and he hoped that many Nigerians would mobilize behind her.


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10 months ago

Who is Ojei Princess Chichi of the APM party – A finance specialist and only female aspirant for the 2023 presidential election. – Express your point of view.

Nwachukwu Kingsley
Nwachukwu Kingsley
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10 months ago

While many wealthy Nigerians enjoy lavish lifestyles in the public eye and lavishly provide for their families, others struggle to make ends meet.

Adesanyaj72
Adesanyaj72
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10 months ago

It is to her advantage that, prior to her involvement in politics, the majority of her life was kept hidden from the scrutiny of the general public.

Chibuzor
Chibuzor
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10 months ago

Emmanuel Ojei is one of many wealthy Nigerians who might choose to live a lavish lifestyle in the public eye and lavishly support their families, but he instead chooses to labor quietly behind the scenes.

Hassan Isa
Hassan Isa
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10 months ago

Her campaign to become the first elected female president of Nigeria would receive strong support from a significant number of party members, sympathizers, and young people in the country.

Taiwoo
Taiwoo
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10 months ago

the population is predominately male, and archaic cultural practices that are harmful to women and girls have been a barrier to development and equality in the country.

Kazeem1
Kazeem1
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10 months ago

They will rebuild the country, bring students back into school, find jobs for young people, revitalize the economy, and cause the value of the naira to constantly increase.

jdpumping
jdpumping
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10 months ago

It’s a welcome thing of our women venturing into politics now though it’s a hard thing but kudos to all.women like the presidential aspirant of APM party.

Godsewill Ifeanyi
Godsewill Ifeanyi
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10 months ago

our women entering politics now, despite the fact that it’s a difficult thing to do, but props to all of you. ladies such as the APM party’s prospective presidential candidate

DimOla
DimOla
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10 months ago

Ojei Princess Chichi may have qualifications and experience that can make her fit for the position of President but with what is happening in Nigeria women are not allowed to get to that position.

Haykaylyon26
Haykaylyon26
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10 months ago

Her participation in contesting for president show woman are getting more involved in politics and is good
The kind of president we need is faithful and loyal one that will make our country move forward

Iyanu12345ogg
Iyanu12345ogg
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10 months ago

Ojei Princess Chichi may have qualifications and experience that can make her fit for the position of President but with what is happening in Nigeria women are not allowed to get to that position.

Tonerol10
Tonerol10
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10 months ago

Who is Ojei Princess Chichi of the APM party. Very good that woman are coming out to contest. All the best to her

Ultra0711
Ultra0711
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10 months ago

Never in my life will I vote a female to be the president in Nigeria. The country’s affairs is not something a woman can even dare to handle when the men’s are struggling on it.

Abusi
Abusi
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10 months ago

It is a very good thing when women are part of the presidential candidates. They actually need more visibility and media presence. Although I still hope all of them work with Peter Obi.

Bola12
Bola12
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10 months ago

Her presidential campaign shows women are becoming more politically active, which is good.
We need a trustworthy president to advance our nation.

Christiana
Christiana
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10 months ago

However, given the current climate in Nigeria, Ojei Princess Chichi is unlikely to ever become president despite her obvious abilities and expertise in the field.

Tolaniiii
Tolaniiii
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10 months ago

Ojei Princess Chichi may be qualified for president, but Nigerian women are not allowed to become president.

theApr
theApr
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10 months ago

Many party members, supporters, and young people in the nation would provide their strong support to her effort to become the first elected female president of Nigeria.

Remi1
Remi1
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10 months ago

Her presidential campaign shows that more women are engaging in politics, which is positive.
We require a trustworthy, obedient leader who will propel our nation forward.

SarahDiv
SarahDiv
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10 months ago

It is very encouraging especially to the women that Ojei Princess Chichi is contesting for post of president. With all the qualifications she possess because she is woman they will not allow her to get there.