Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday declared his intention to run for President, under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), come 2015.
Atiku, who made his intentions known during a press conference in Abuja, espoused his passion for education and youth development. He further highlighted several issues bedeviling the nation, noting that the current government “is not really doing the fixing”.
“I have what it takes to bring people together and turn things around for better”, he said.
Atiku, who was Vice President under President Olusegun Obasanjo’s two tenures (1999-2007), said his decision to run for Presidency was born out of the need for good governance.
“I want to play a leading role in the trans-generational efforts to save this country and improve the lives of our people.
He noted that “with the support of the millions of Nigerians desirous of change and the hard work by all of us, the APC shall form the next government of this great nation”.
Addressing party loyalists at the conference, the Adamawa-born politician said “I have therefore decided that I will, by the grace of God, along with other respected members of our party, seek nomination as a candidate of the APC to contest the presidential election of 2015.”
“I want to lead a government that will invest in its people because people constitute the wealth of any nation. I want to lead a government that will create a Nigeria for all.
“A Nigeria that is not about North or South, Christian or Muslim but about a better tomorrow, where every citizen will feel secure, with patriotism and having assurances of the fulfillment of his or her aspirations.
“I want to lead a government that will rebuild the institution of governance with zero tolerance for corruption and nepotism; where hard work and dedication are adequately rewarded.
“I want to assemble the best brains in the land and provide the political will and commitment, so that jointly, and with the cooperation of all of you, build a Nigeria of our dreams.”.
“Nigeria must rise to take its place in the world. It is a call to serve that I have come to answer. With the support and prayers of Nigerians we will build a great new Nigeria for Nigerians. “I have listened to the concerns of Nigerians, yet I still see hope in the face of the challenges. Our people have refused to succumb to despair. This never-say-die attitude of Nigerians is the reason I can never give up on Nigeria. “The youth, the future of Nigeria is represented here today. You the youth are endowed with enormous potential. In you are the hope of this nation. The 2015 election is about you.
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This will be the fourth time in 22 years that Atiku is contesting a presidential primary since his first shot at the exalted office in 1992.
He contested under the platform of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) against late Chief MKO Abiola and Alh. Babagana Kingibe. He also contested under the platform of the defunct Action Congress in 2007.
Following the 2007 elections, Atiku returned to the People’s Democratic Party. In October 2010 he announced his intention to contest for the Presidency. On 22 November, a Committee of Northern Elders selected him as the Northern Consensus Candidate, over former Military President Ibrahim Babangida, former National Security Adviser, Aliyu Gusau and Governor Bukola Saraki of Kwara State.
In January 2011, Atiku contested for the Presidential ticket of his party alongside President Jonathan and Sarah Jubril, and lost the primary, garnering 805 votes to President Jonathan’s 2736. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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atiku before u said any tin go back and fix noth.infact adamawa ur state first before u talk to nigeria
ReplyDeleteAtiku,has been VP 4 eight yrs,if not for his greed Obasanjo could have handed over to him,he jumped from PDP to APC because of his greed to become President,you have not win the APC primaries and you are talking of Presidential election.you are dreaming.
ReplyDeleteThe phantom boko haram doesnt allow Atiku to resolve Adamawa. GOD dey sha
ReplyDeleteWetin go happen to GENERAL BH-sorry BUHARI MUHAMMADU?
ReplyDeleteAtiku, Buhari, Kwakwanso etc. Let us watch the cookie crumble
ReplyDeleteA true Nigerian, a true patriot and a agent for change fir better Nigeria.
ReplyDeleteGod save us from such wicked looting selfish people who do not understand that charity begins at home in their regions that they have completely messed up despite being VP and governor and having the chance to fix things. Because of the north nigeria had to stop rewarding merit under the banner of national character yet they failed to catch up and are obsessed with born to rule ego. Please think who has been feeding you for decades and show gratitude
ReplyDeleteNorthern Politicians are God fearing ones compared to Southern! I prefer Kwankwaso for President!
ReplyDeleteThe problem in Nigeria is that many previous leaders are too corrupt. Atiku is one of them. They know the problems in Nigeria but they seek only their personal gain. They are greedy beyond measure.
ReplyDeleteWe want a new person to lead Nigeria. The present contestants are corrupt from their previous showing.
We don't need you for Nigeria to be fixed, we only need you out for Nigeria to be fixed. You are among those causing problem in this country. Do not try to deceive us, we already know who you are.
ReplyDeleteInstead of corrupt and lack of confidence clueless GEJ to remain there let him be immediately replaced by Atiku or whoever, I think it is better than the rubbish we are seeing now.
ReplyDeleteOGA ATIKU! NIGERIA ON AUTO PILOT EHH!!!!!! THAT WAS THE FOUNDATION you people lay down before handed over. APC is not going to be your last party you will soon join Labour party!!!! that thing you forget at ASO rock will rotten forever you will not have chance to take it again.
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I beg i dey laugh dey roll for ground, can i hear Atiku say fix Nigeria? all the bad bad things you and your party did both in the past and the present have you fix it? abi you never hear am say anything you sow you will reap, pls don't waste your money in vain use it for tangible thing because i did not see you on that seat come 2015 and if there is no credible candidate to rule Nigeria, I believe people will still prefer oga Joe than all these your caucus, Nigerians' are tired of all these old faces who have nothing to offer than to lie to people without conciseness and the fear of God
ReplyDeleteAtiku is a confused man.l think he should use his remaining years on earth and amend his life than going to suffer himself like Abacha who knows where he is
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