Why I am trekking from Lagos to Abuja - Man who reportedly trekked for APC in 2015

Mukaila, who hails from Borno, says he is disappointed that the APC could not meet its promise of job creation for the youths - Mukaila claims he is embarking on the trek from Lagos to Abuja without any political motivation - He says he has not decided which party to support in the 2019 general elections One of the many excited men who allegedly trekked for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015 commenced another movement from Lagos to Abuja on Thursday, August 23, ahead of 2019.

The Borno state man who simply gave his name as Mukaila said this time, his trek to Abuja is to record his disappointment that the major promise of the APC to create jobs had not been fulfilled. He commenced the trek from the Alausa area of Ikeja, and walked through the Otedola Bridge lining the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. Mukaila just before he embarked on the journey from Lagos to Abuja. Credit: Eromosele Ebhomele Mukaila said his action was not political as it could be termed in some quarters adding that he was not sponsored to embark on the trek. READ ALSO: President Buhari reportedly makes final decision on sacked DSS boss Daura He also said he had not make up his mind on which party to pitch tents with ahead of 2019.

“Actually, I want to show my disappointment for this APC. As you can see, the youths of this country are very angry. APC promised us heaven on earth, they promised us three million jobs in a year, but now, we don’t even have 500,000 jobs in four year.” He lamented that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also called petrol, has remained at N145 per litre while the dollar to naira rate has continued to affect businesses. Mukaila began the trip at the spot of the 'Three Wise Men' in Alausa area of Ikeja, Lagos.

“I trekked during the victory in 2015, we all trekked to celebrate the victory, because there was a change in the government and we thought we got change,” he said adding that the trek would be used to appreciate some of the leaders who are concerned with the youths of the country. “Nobody motivated me. I have my money and I use my money to do what I want to do. I am just representing the youths of this country,” he said adding that the trek will take him between 18 and 20 days. Mukaila said he was not happy with youth unemployment in the country.

He disclaimed reports and speculations indicating that he got sick after earlier trekking in 2015. “As you can see, I am starting another trek,” he said. “I wanted the youths to be employed. I am not for any party. I am only for anyone who has the youths at heart,” he added.