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Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Ab2019(m): 7:33pm On Sep 24, 2014 |
TIME FOR CHANGE Speech by Atiku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, on the occasion of his Declaration of Intent to seek the Nomination of the All Congress (APC) to Presidential Election, at the Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.24 I welcome you all to this special gathering. I feel truly honoured by your presence. That you could attend this event despite the security and healthcare challenges facing this country at the moment is all the more gratifying. I thank you from the bottom of my heart. We are all here because we believe that our country can be made better. We want to see Nigeria develop, prosper and become the pride of Africa and the Black race. We are here because we know that change must come and that change will come because of you. As I move around this country interacting with regular Nigerians, I listen to their concerns about unfulfilled frustrations Yet I still determination and hope on their faces. In spite of the many challenges we face, it is quite remarkable that our people have refused to give up on inspiring that amidst growing anxiety over the future of our country, our refused to succumb hopelessness. This never-say-die attitude gives immense hope and it is one of the reasons why I can never give up on Nigeria. The glaring mismatch between our potentials and our achievements has become for many a frustrating puzzle; for others it is a topic for national debate; and yet for doomsday is it progressive and open-minded Nigerian, I consider it a golden opportunity and a bittersweet chance to display our courage, rekindle our innovative instinct, showcase our character and turn the Nigerian dream into reality. The future of Nigeria is represented here. Nigerians of my generation, who work tireless to earn a living, striving to make Nigeria a better place for themselves and their families, and who are entitled to retire in comfort, are here. Our youth are represented here. (Please join me in giving three gbozaas for our youth: Gbozaa! Gbozaa! Gbozaa!). You, the youth – endowed with fresh ideas, bubbling energy and a passionate desire for change – you are the hope of this nation. can’t talk of a future with hope and confidence. That is why the 2015 election is about you. It is about how to ensure that you live safe and secured lives. It is about making sure that you feed well, receive quality and affordable education and training, secure good jobs, support your own families and contribute positively to country. our of responsible government citizens. This is what our generation owes upcoming generations. This is what we must do to guarantee our country’s future. This is what democracy promises. This is what our party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), Our party, the APC, at its inception in July 2013, offered a great hope for many Nigerians as a potent alternative to the ruling PDP. We have in our fold selfless leaders who cherish democratic principles and practice and who demonstrated their patriotism Regardless of the loud and lavish political propaganda, impunity and unjust sanctions and patronage let me assure remains strong and capable of fulfilling the nation’s thirst for change. And we shall do so united across regions, religions and generations. I am particularly proud that our party has adopted the innovative Modified Open Primaries in selecting its flag bearers at all levels. This will ensure the emergence of candidates whose mandate will be informed popular will of the members of our party. Some people have argued for a generational shift to younger leaders without much experience. believe that it is the responsibility of my generation to offer our political shoulders to the new generation to improve their vision horizon. It is this trans-generational collaboration and partnership that represents the best model to create the future that we desire and deserve. This is a well-tested model; the future of this nation should never again be subjected to leadership experimentation or learning on similar to the story of many generation. I was born in a southern Adamawa village to a nomadic trader and his wife who was a farmer. I grew up as a shepherd and a farm boy. I was the only child of my parents. My father had to be imprisoned by Local Council authorities before he could allow me to go to At 11, I lost my father and my whole world fell apart. With the help of my mother, other relatives and friends of my myself up from this despair. I faced the future with uncommon confidence, hope and faith in God. I am where I am today because I did not give up. I struggled to acquire a good education because the opportunity was made available. people never had a chance and their potentials were never discovered and their contributions to national development thus curtailed. I worry today that too many of our young people who could have improved their lives nation have opportunities to do so. In the 20 years that I spent in the Nigerian public service, I built a solid reputation for myself as a diligent, honest, innovative staff. accomplished and fulfilled public servant. That is what every Nigerian who had diligently served this country not dehumanization, politically active in imagination was captured by a leader, Late Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, who started with persistent determination and diligence to construct bridges of understanding and love divides ethno-religious society. He convinced all of us who were bold to defy the status quo to participate in his noble passion. We were convinced that it was the only way to preserve our and establish a national development. death, we have continued with renewed vigour to pursue My politics have always been guided by the enduring values of fairness and justice, honesty of purpose, the pursuit of excellence, selflessness and the love for my country. These values also characterize my conduct in As Vice President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007, I worked closely with my boss, President Olusegun Obasanjo, who is also a passionate defender of Nigerian unity. We our country into years following professionalized our armed forces; we embarked on economic reforms Economic Team, which I had the honour to chair. We focused on macro-economic stability and transforming critical areas such as banking, insurance, oil and gas, telecommunication, pension and the Civil Service. We created novel institutions that should lay the foundation for good governance and accountability such as the Bureau of Procurement (Due Process), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), SERVICOM, whose Golden rule is “Serve others as you would like to be served.” Sadly, most of these institutions are now mere shadows of themselves. We also paid off nearly all of our foreign debt which was crippling the country; we stabilized the exchange rate of the naira as well as interest rates, and reduced inflation. What needed to follow was for these macro-economic gains to be further translated into improved welfare for With the reforms in the telecommunications sector we increased the number of functioning telephone lines from 200,000 at the inception of our administration to over 70 million by the time we left. Our reforms also led in the market capitalization Nigerian Stock Exchange from N400 billion to over N8 trillion by 2007 and to nearly N13 trillion by 2008. We also handed over well-articulated master Plans for the development of multi-modal transportation system, the for contract We also commenced the implementation of the Gas to Power Master Plan, with a target of 26,000 megawatts of electricity expected to be delivered by This is the story of the service of an administration, proud to have been achievements were made possible because of the vision, dedication of leadership is what it takes to make good things happen. Did we resolve all of Nigeria’s challenges? Of course not! But no one would say that there was leadership vacuum or a lack of commitment, plan and execution. We know the story today. Rather than continuing to pay our borrowing increasing even though the price of oil has consistently been above $100 per barrel since the inception of the current administration. The percentage of our budget that is implemented has diminished significantly since capital projects are poorly cash-backed. A number of major manufacturers have divested from Nigeria and relocated to neighbouring countries while those that remain operate at far below their installed poor to mainly environment for doing business, and our ranking in world competitiveness index have worsened. Therefore, job opportunities for our teeming youth have become harder to come by. We recall with sadness the avoidable deaths of job seekers during the poorly organized so- called Immigration Service recruitment exam just last Up to this moment no accountable for those needless deaths. our development, mortality, and poverty and illiteracy levels continue to be embarrassingly high. Thus, while countries such as Ghana, Gabon and Botswana are classified by the UNDP as being at the Medium Human Development Level, grouped with those Development Level. This situation reinforces the urgent need for change. We cannot continue down this path of national decline. Resentment, disillusionment and hopelessness are the emotions on which insecurity and disharmony thrive. Our country is more divided today than at any other time since the civil war. There is a disturbing rise in ethnic nationalism and religious bigotry. This is promoting social tension and mutual distrust amongst the people of Nigeria. All over the country, there are daily breaches of security resulting in loss of lives and properties. and kidnappings continue to ravage many parts of the country. A bunch of extremist insurgents are hoisting strange flags on large areas of our territory that they claim to have Unspeakable horrors against our people elements in the name of religion and other causes. responsibility a the on-going Nigerians. Unfortunately what we have is a serious governance deficit. To put it bluntly, our country seems to be on auto pilot with no one in charge. We need a strong, dynamic, decisive, competent and visionary leadership that can halt the current drift of the ship of state, fight corruption, create jobs, rebuild our social provide insecurity in a decisive, robust multi-pronged way. This is the change we want and deserve and this is the change the APC is primed to offer. And that is why I am a proud member of this platform for change. To fix Nigeria, an APC government will promote a new socio-political order which will compel the leadership to always balance power and authority with service and I have been asked why I am always seeking to become the president of this country. My passion for governance is that of a man who wants to do more because there is so much more to be done in fixing Nigeria. This passion continues to grow as long as this government is not really doing the fixing. I have what it takes to bring people together and turn things around for the better. Therefore, I want to play a leading role in the trans- generational efforts to save this country and improve the 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. I have, therefore, decided that I will, along with other respected leaders of our party, seek nomination as a candidate of the APC to contest the Presidential election 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 secure, act with assurance of the fulfilment of his or her aspirations. government that will a governance with nepotism, where 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 Nigeria must rise to retake its leadership place in Africa and earn the respect of other nations. This places on us the responsibility of stewardship. It is the consciousness responsibility political adventures; and it is this call to serve that I have come to answer once again. Nigeria must and will be great. prayers, we will change this country for good. We will create a country that will truly be the pride of the black race. We will create a new Nigeria for all Nigerians. Thank you and God bless Nigeria. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by martins0: 7:43pm On Sep 24, 2014 |
I wish you well sir but you can't win Mr Goodluck Jonathan. At least not in 2015! We know men who have the interest of this nation at heart, not Atiku that used his position to acquire almost every interest in Onne oil and gas free zone. 23 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Mynd44: 6:22am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by justi4jesu(f): 6:23am On Sep 25, 2014 |
So long a Letter Atiku keep wasting your saliva... 16 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by eleojo23: 6:24am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Sir, are you sure this step you are taking is well atikulated as your speech? I hate to see people cry. 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by LMAyedun(m): 6:24am On Sep 25, 2014 |
I wish him all the best. 4 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by RagaMufeen(m): 6:25am On Sep 25, 2014 |
waste of money 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Clone2020(m): 6:25am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Nice 1 Like |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by LMAyedun(m): 6:25am On Sep 25, 2014 |
justi4jesu: So long a LetterAnd what's the point writing such a long letter and you still lose the election? Cause we know he can't even win his state, Adamawa 10 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Babyboy1986(m): 6:26am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Na today I knw care to read this your book. 1 Like |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by jamilkb(m): 6:26am On Sep 25, 2014 |
I Don't have time to read this sir! I don't Care 4 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Nobody: 6:27am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Another man with misplaced priorities. I can bet all i have that he won't even come close during the primaries. 3 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Nobody: 6:27am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Is he speaking from the heart |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Opiosko: 6:27am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Atiku do u really know the opinion of Nigerians about you? It's so sad that u are being rejected by all and soundry again at the first hundle. Majority of APC do not want Atiku. Majority of Adamawa people do not want Atiku. Majority of Northern Ngerians do not want Atiku. All Nigerians say NO to Atiku. 12 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Genes1s: 6:27am On Sep 25, 2014 |
I will vote APC if and only if Buhari is d presidential candidate. because only him can clean the mess of dat dumb fisherman 7 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by amjou: 6:28am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Atiku U wish 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Amanwulu1(m): 6:28am On Sep 25, 2014 |
I can't bliv his audience remained alive till he finished dis crap. Well God bless u atiku. I wish u well in ur dream-land bt in reality gej is still doing well though haters will want us to bliv to d contrary. May God spare our lives till 2019 by dat time u may hv converted to christian as u're quoted to hv said. 3 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by kekakuz(m): 6:29am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Hmm |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Nobody: 6:29am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Atiku till 2019 1 Like |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Nobody: 6:29am On Sep 25, 2014 |
1: Lies 2: Same old shiit, just a different day 3: They leave the country underdeveloped so they can use it as a means to be elected by making bogus promises which only gullible nigerians will believe. 9 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Nobody: 6:29am On Sep 25, 2014 |
martins0: I wish you well sir but you can't win Mr Goodluck Jonathan. At least not in 2015!Well said. I would be highly disappointed if APC should field in this guy. Most of us that are APC fans will just sit down at home chilling during the election. The election will just be a cakewalk for gej. #TeamInvestigateThe$9.3MillionScandal Nigeria is fast becoming a macabre joke. It sucks to be a....... 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Lordseyad(m): 6:29am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Good |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by justi4jesu(f): 6:31am On Sep 25, 2014 |
LMAyedun: And what's the point writing such a long letter and you still lose the election? Cause we know he can't win Adamawa state Allow him to keep wasting his time..... 2 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by CashNaira96: 6:31am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Watched this on channels yesterday... You dont have to rubbish another person's govt just to look good in the eyes of citizens of which some are just sycophants 5 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by dridowu: 6:31am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Voting Atiku is a waste of vote. Good Morning Nigerians 2 Likes |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Babyboy1986(m): 6:31am On Sep 25, 2014 |
U dey inside he mind Mrkuvuki: Is he speaking from the heart |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by kekakuz(m): 6:32am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Atiku don't give up Ba'atiku,iratiwa.(there is hope for the living |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Nobody: 6:33am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Am coming, let me book this space |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by danaiks(m): 6:33am On Sep 25, 2014 |
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Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by Jarchi(m): 6:33am On Sep 25, 2014 |
We all knw he has failed at primary why still waste his money naw,if really he is serious he shud de- u knw what his friends have being doing 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Atiku Presidential Intent Declaration Speech by tomakint: 6:33am On Sep 25, 2014 |
Atiku has gone rabid again oooooo! 2 Likes |
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