Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, says he will address
the issue of devolution of powers if he becomes president in 2023.
Atiku spoke on Saturday when he visited Abeokuta, the Ogun
capital, to seek the support of delegates ahead of the presidential primary of
the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled for May 28.
He met with PDP leaders, including Ladi Adebutu, Ogun
governorship aspirant, and Sikirullahi Ogundele, the state party chairman.
The former vice-president said he is better qualified to be
president due to his experience and maturity, adding that if he is voted into
power, he would also focus on unity, security, economy, and education.
“I promise to give
every part of this country a sense of belonging as we did in the past,” NAN
quoted him as saying.
“When we came to power in 1999, we experienced lack of unity
and the first thing we did was to form a government of national unity which
engendered the peace we needed for successful governance.
“I am going to tackle insecurity because once you tackle
insecurity, there will be peace and when there is peace, you can now begin to
implement economic reforms which will create jobs and bring about development.
“I am also going to
tackle the issue of decentralisation or rather, devolution of powers to the
state and the local governments.”
Speaking further, Atiku also explained why he did not visit
Ogun during the 2019 presidential primary of the PDP.
“I was angry with you people because you allowed outsiders
from the south-west region to manipulate you and dictate the way you ran your
affairs,” he said.
“As long as there is disunity, you will continue to lose
election in Ogun.
“Ogun has provided
political leadership for the entire nation several times and you are too
politically sophisticated and advanced to allow outsiders to interfere in your
affairs.
“I am, however, happy because you are now united and I urge
you to sustain this unity.”
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