by Azubuike Azikiwe
Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria has officially declared his intention to run for the office of the President of Nigeria at the 2015 elections.
He will be running for the ticket of the highest office in the land under the umbrella of the major opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC).
Atiku issued a statement through his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shenu, on Friday, 5 September, in Abuja.
He said, “The Turaki Adamawa will contest for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress, in the 2015 presidential elections. The former Vice President will be making the declaration on Wednesday September 24.”
He said he would be making the public declaration on Wednesday, 24 September. He also added that the campaign will be anchored by a former Minister, Prof. Babalola Borisade, whom he described as a veteran of successful presidential contests.
According to the statement, “Borisade is a well-known political strategist who worked for the victory of the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua and thereafter, late Chief M. K. O. Abiola on the platform of the defunct Social Democratic Party. He also worked as the strategist for President Olusegun Obasanjo in 1999 and 2003 elections, both of which were won resoundingly.”
Atiku’s statement also said that his ambition was not for selfish gains, but rather, a selfless service to Nigerians.
“This is not about me, it is about our young people. It is about Nigerians. It is their future, not the past. It is about reforming government, securing the people and reconciling the nation.”
“2015 is special and a potential turning point in Nigeria’s history – that we need to seize the moment, to give every Nigerian a chance to help re-define Nigeria as a place for them and their children to prosper and feel safe.”
I have been anticipating this moment for a while. I may not be too comfortable with Turaki’ s persona but one thing i am convinced of is his acumen in business. This country needs a leader that will revamp industrialization so young people can have opporunities to provide wealth for themselves when the jobs are hard to come by.If he is the man with the magic wand to bring change,then i hope the people’s will prevail.
I wil vote 4 u Turaki anytime…hope u win d primaries tho….Change is constant…Nigeria is doom 4ever if PDP wins next election…
Atiku’s daring nature has always kept him going. this country needs a focused and industrious leader like him. We cannot continue to be like this. Never has the country become this divided. Northerners suspect the Southerners; Muslims suspect Christians; Fulani suspect the Hausa.
Nigeria needs a leader to unite the country once again. And Atiku is that leader in this generation who has the track-record of a unifier. He lives beyond ethnic and religious sentiments.
We are right behind you, all the best Turaki.
abubakar, i see u oo. u wan chop national cake too.
i wish i could just put all this polticians in a room and set them ablaze
another strategy and means of embezzling money .idiots.
hmmmmmmmm, nigerian polticians, i hail una oooo.,
i cant just wait for this forth coming election. heads will roll
all is well.
ride on oga, but do good.
all dis old men wont pave way for the younger ones to rule, na wa ooooo
we all know talk is cheap
useless leaders. he should convince us that he can render selfless service.
nigerians shouldnt just hear this man out, he is nothing but a dush bag. what did he do when he was in power?
goof for him and his family
still witing for when a 25 years old man will rule nigeria.
hmmmmmmmmmmm, they have started again
this man will make me hate on apc. i swear
politics in nigeria is getting messier with this kind of people in the system
yeeepa, this man will only squander our money.
shameless bald headed man.
ride on abubakar, we have always loved u
this is pathetic.
and the sad part is that, some idiots will come out and vote for him
this man should take several seats jooor. havent he tasted power enough?
only a dead man will vote for ur mr abubakar
mr abubakar, havent you and obasanjo done enough to our country?
all they just want is more and more power, they are selfish and want to ruin the system
if this man should mount the position, we are doomed in this country.
thank God he know he is a selfish man
amadioha fires anyone that tries to vote for this selfish man
wtf????? he wants to do wah?
where are the youths of nigeria? why allow all this selfish people rule and ruin our lives
can u imagine? this whole political thing is just in circles.
alright abubakar, we have heard. just dont come and mess up
thunder will so fire dis man ehn
chimmo, imagne this agbaya man coming out to talk about selfless service.
IT WONT WORK IN JESUS NAME
A welcome development Atiku Abubakar. Cant wait to see a real leader of his status become our president and help curb all this challenges we are having in our nation. All the best Atiku Abubakar the people’s needs you now now. RIDE ON!!!