Fresh Democratic Party
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The Fresh Democratic Party is a liberal
political party
in Nigeria
. FRESH is an acronym, Faith, Responsibility, Equality, Security and Hope. The founder and presidential aspirant (2007) is Reverend Chris Okotie. The party believes in the unity and diversity of the Nigerian nation; the sanctity and collective will of the Nigerian people; the right of the Nigerian to good, accountable and compassionate leadership; and that federalism is the most effective form of co-existence in Nigeria.
A recent 50-page voters' guide, Who Deserves Your Vote has been criticised as being a medium to campaign for Okotie because it supports "a God fearing man of God as the true president that will take Nigeria to its next level". The author, Afo O Temienor, has stated that he has no personal relationship with Okotie, disputing claims that he is silently campaigning for him, "I am not campaigning for any single individual via my book, I am only trying to sharpen the discernment of the average voter to vote wisely. That does not mean I don't have a candidate of choice which dramatically turns out to be reverend Chris Okotie. In fact I intend to work with FRESH Party because I believe in his vision, but once again I didn't write my book because of him". The guide, being published in February 2007, has been predicted to become the most controversial book ever written in Nigeria.
Reports prove that FRESH democratic party is becoming stronger in the country and many claim it is the only political party in the country that has refused to compromise. Young Nigerians are attracted to FRESH democratic party because of its vision, faith and stand. Another reason is the charm of the party's president and presidential aspirant, Rev. Chris Okotie, who is fondly referred to as the 'prince of Nigeria'.
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in Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
. FRESH is an acronym, Faith, Responsibility, Equality, Security and Hope. The founder and presidential aspirant (2007) is Reverend Chris Okotie. The party believes in the unity and diversity of the Nigerian nation; the sanctity and collective will of the Nigerian people; the right of the Nigerian to good, accountable and compassionate leadership; and that federalism is the most effective form of co-existence in Nigeria.
A recent 50-page voters' guide, Who Deserves Your Vote has been criticised as being a medium to campaign for Okotie because it supports "a God fearing man of God as the true president that will take Nigeria to its next level". The author, Afo O Temienor, has stated that he has no personal relationship with Okotie, disputing claims that he is silently campaigning for him, "I am not campaigning for any single individual via my book, I am only trying to sharpen the discernment of the average voter to vote wisely. That does not mean I don't have a candidate of choice which dramatically turns out to be reverend Chris Okotie. In fact I intend to work with FRESH Party because I believe in his vision, but once again I didn't write my book because of him". The guide, being published in February 2007, has been predicted to become the most controversial book ever written in Nigeria.
Reports prove that FRESH democratic party is becoming stronger in the country and many claim it is the only political party in the country that has refused to compromise. Young Nigerians are attracted to FRESH democratic party because of its vision, faith and stand. Another reason is the charm of the party's president and presidential aspirant, Rev. Chris Okotie, who is fondly referred to as the 'prince of Nigeria'.