Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar announced his desire to seek for the People’s Democratic Party presidential ticket in the 2023 general elections on Wednesday in Abuja.
Atiku’s announcement comes just seven days before the PDP zoning committee’s two-week deadline to submit proposals for the zoning of various elective posts before the elections.
“The most fundamental right of every Nigerian is the right to life,” the presidential candidate declared at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.
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However, the APC has failed to safeguard the lives of her citizens… Insecurity will not be tolerated under my presidency.
“They advised that we return to the farms.” How can Nigerians return to their farms if the farms have not been secured?
“When the APC arrived in 2015, they were confronted with a debt profile of N12 trillion. However, we currently owe more than N32 trillion. I’m going to cut down on borrowing while I’m in charge.”
He went on to say that his administration would prioritize unity, security, the economy, education, and devolving more authority to the federating units.
“Nigeria urgently requires visionary leadership. Nigeria is currently a sinking ship that need immediate assistance. That is why I am declaring my presidential candidacy.
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“I volunteer to save the ship.”By God’s grace, this ship will sail to happier days under my command.
This is a journey that all Nigerians will join me on.
“Under my Presidency I will focus on five key areas; unity, security, economy, education and devolving more powers to the federating units. I am the unifier that is coming to bind the broken union. Under my Presidency there will be a new Nigerian where everybody has an equal voice and is heard, he said.
In his address, the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri said an Atiku Presidency will unite and secure the country, salvage the economy and create jobs for Nigerians.
According to him, “Atiku Abubakar represents a special treasure to Nigeria. His commitment, his unity, his growth and development of Nigeria is a sign of his patriotic aspiration. He is probably the most experienced person in the race at the moment not only in our party, the PDP but in the country.
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“He is well prepared to lead Nigeria at his most demanding moment. He has created wealth and provided jobs as a politician. His democratic credentials are unequalled. He is a good mentor and a leader and the best candidate that can defeat the APC and win the election for our great Party.
“He is the President that will unite and secure the country, salvage the economy and create jobs for our citizens. Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, let’s go for him.”
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