Success Damian:
Former Vice President and
Presidential Aspirant under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku
Abubakar, has pleaded with the South-West Geo-political Zone of Nigeria to forgive
him of any wrong doing when he was on the saddle as Vice President.
Atiku made that statement while
addressing party faithful at the PDP Secretariat in Ikeja, Lagos on Monday. He reiterated
his commitment to restructuring the country if given the mandate to lead the
nation, adding that a restructured Nigeria would not only ensure equity, peace
and justice, it would engender competition and even development.
The Turaki of Adamawa, amidst a tumultuous
crowd also stated that he is going to accomplish the restructuring programme of
his administration in six months.
Atiku lamented that the present
government under the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed the country
woefully.
He also said the party need to work hard to reclaim the South West. “Today,
we have lost the entire southwest to APC. I want you to forgive me for leaving
Lagos out. Giving the opportunity to serve I will correct the mistakes I made before.
“I have never seen this country suffer insecurity than now. I believe
that if I come back, there will be unity which we have enjoyed under PDP but shattered
under APC, because we elected a government so insensitive to the people's
plight,” Atiku said.
He spoke further, “If given the opportunity, we will make things happen
in this country. This is one of the most important elections we are going to be
having in this country because our future depends on it, by not return APC to
power.
“If we continue in this state of affairs in this country, that means we
are going to suffer. Don't let anybody deceive you. We must unite in capacity
and strength to take the leadership from APC,” Atiku stated.
According to Hon (Dr.) Victor
David Enweruzo, Lagos Coordinator for Articulated Agenda 2019, Atiku’s message
of Restructuring is significant, “Atiku would correct whatever mistakes he must
have made in the past if given the mandate.”
He said “The people have shown
him love with the crowd and they are ready to support.” He added that the visit
was a success and that out of the numerous visits Atiku has made to Lagos State,
the day’s visit was the best.
National Director for Research
and Planning, Articulated Agenda 2019, Hon. Gbenga Talabi said listening to
Atiku, it gives Nigerians the confidence that Atiku is the right person to
become president of Nigeria in 2019.
He stated “Artikulated Agenda
from the beginning sees Atiku as the man that can make a difference which can change
Nigeria to better country, I believe we are on the right part. And hopefully
our Principal will carry the day.”
Atiku was welcomed triumphantly into Lagos as all the PDP stakeholders
from the Southwest, Southeast and South South trooped en mass with members adorned
in different Atiku support t-shirts
The entourage to the venue comprised about 27 former ministers, Party
bigwigs, including Atiku Campaign Director, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, the former
Governor of Ogun State who sated that APC is already divided. “A house that is divided
among itself is bound to fail, for us the only thing to do is to remain
together.”
According to Chief Orubebe “I said that I am not going to support any
candidate until I see one. The only person I saw now is Atiku, don't allow
anyone to rule you unless Atiku,” Orubebe said.
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