Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has on Tuesday in Abuja described the screening carried out by the All Progressive Congress (APC) for presidential aspirants as tough.
The former vice-president, who made the assessment while speaking to newsmen after his screening, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the screening was conducted by the APC Presidential Screening Committee.
“It was a hot seat. There were several questions on the economy, insecurity, jobs among others. “The screening was tough but we pulled through,’’ Atiku said, adding that he was ‘grilled’ for 58 minutes.
Fielding questions from journalists, the APC presidential aspirant said: “I have been on campaign for two months, and I am ready.
“On the allegation that I am trying to buy the party over by donating everywhere I go, I think it is false; we can donate to whomever we want,’’ he said.
He said that APC would take the final decision as regards where its presidential primary election would take place.
Also speaking to journalists after their screening, Gov. Rabiu Kwankwaso of Kano state and Dr. Sam Nda-Isaiah also said that APC would take the final decision as to the primary election venue.
“The choice of Abuja as venue is central for someone from Adamawa or Yobe; traffic in Lagos is also a factor but whether Abuja, Lagos or Benin the party has the final say,’’ Kwankwaso said.
Governor Kwankwaso, while expressing satisfaction with the committee members further said: “they asked lots of relevant questions.
“We are successful and will return tomorrow for our certificates”.
Nda-Isaiah likened the screening to a job interview.
“It is the biggest job interview in Nigeria. “I want to be president to effect change not to feel good. My reign we will be harsh on corruption.”
There must be justice, equity and fairness; all crimes must be punishable irrespective of the status of the perpetrator,” he summed.
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Atiku is clearly better prepared than other APC aspirants and other candidates vying for the presidency because of his clear and well articulated vision and objectives for Nigeria and Nigerians.
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