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I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by londonrivals: 7:06pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Monday said he regretted not doing much to help the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) win in Lagos State when he had the opportunity in 2003. Abubakar, a PDP presidential aspirant, spoke in Lagos while holding a meeting with members of the party in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting was part of his nationwide tour of state chapters, to seek support for his aspiration ahead of 2019 general elections. He revealed how his former boss, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, before the 2003 elections, gave him the task to deliver the six South/West states then governed by the Alliance for Democracy (AD) to the PDP. Abubakar said that in carrying out the task, he delivered all the states to PDP, except Lagos. The former Vice-President said that he deliberately did not do much to win Lagos because of his relationship with former governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. He apologised to party members for what he called his mistake, saying that Lagos would have been better off, if he had delivered it to the PDP then. “When we came to power in 1999, the entire South/Western states were controlled by the AD. “And when we were approaching the 2003 elections, I told my boss, give me the chance to take over the South-West “And he gave me that authority, and I took all the states with the exception of Lagos. “Why? Because Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and I came a long way from the SDP, PDM and all of that, and I felt I should leave Lagos for him. In fact, I could easily have taken over Lagos, but I did not. “I have since regretted my decision; please, my sisters and brothers in the party, I want you to forgive me for taking Lagos out of that arrangement. “If I have another opportunity again, Lagos will be taken to where it belongs. So, I am appealing to you to give me that opportunity so that I can correct the mistakes that I made”, he said. Abubakar said his decision to seek the number one seat in the country was to reposition and put it on the path of progress. He said that the country was having serious issues in the areas of economy and security, assuring that he would fix the problems if elected. Abubakar said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had failed to deliver the promised change. He said that he was committed to the idea of restructuring, and believed it was key to the country’s progress. The former vice president said he would restructure the country within six months in office, if given the mandate. Abubakar pointed out that the Federal Government was too powerful, and promised to ensure devolution of power to other federating units. “If I am elected, I will make the centre unattractive and ensure that power devolves to the states”, he said. He called on party members across the country to support his bid as he meant well for the country. Earlier, the Director-General of the Atiku Campaign Organisation, Otuba Gbenga Daniel, said that his principal had the capacity to reposition Nigeria. He said that he has the passion and the experience to lead the country and would not disappoint Nigerians, if given the opportunity. Daniel, a former governor of Ogun, appealed to members in the Lagos state chapter to be united and support the aspiration of Abubakar. The only PDP member of the state House of Assembly, Mr Dipo Olohunrinu thanked the former vice president for the visit. He promised the aspirant full support, adding that PDP members in the state had confidence in him. “We will support you, we will be with you .We are 100 per cent with you and your aspiration,’’ he said. NAN reports that Abubakar was also accompanied on the visit by former Minister of Niger Delta, Chief Godsday Orubebe. Former Minister of Works, Adeseye Ogunlewe, was among leaders that received the aspirant in Lagos. http://www.metronaija.ng/i-regret-not-winning-lagos-for-pdp-in-2003-atiku/ 1 Like |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by sweerychick(f): 7:08pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
! Well all I have to say is this. Change begins with change 3 Likes |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by moscobabs(m): 7:11pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
U can win it for us now Yeye man, wants to spoil Lagos for us APC carry dey go jare oloriburuku ni man yi sa. 166 Likes 13 Shares |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by SirLakes: 7:12pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Who cares 6 Likes |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by RicardoRich(m): 7:12pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Abeg forget all those ones uncle... 2019 election on our minds now... 1 Like |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by Sannisege: 7:12pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Eleri ibu 44 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by softmind24: 7:12pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Smile |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by Donlamzy(m): 7:13pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Keep regretting, we ain't voting you in come 2019 You or BuBu is a capital No for me 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by frowland(m): 7:13pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
This man is talking to kids obviously. 38 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by straighttalk(m): 7:13pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Leave thrash for the LAWMA! Abeg The ones you delivered then, how much are you in control of them now How are they better off for it. Yearning thrash for want of something to say 41 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by Laple0541(m): 7:13pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by fvck(m): 7:13pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Hahahaa daddy yo 19 Likes
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Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by DEHVEHLOP(m): 7:13pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Igbo amaka Shiorrrrrr Tufiakwa 3 Likes |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by XINOIX: 7:13pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
no comment 10 Likes
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Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by abokibuhari: 7:13pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
He made so many mistakes now he's regretting them Never lose your chance |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by Okaakoko(m): 7:13pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by lanrexdo(m): 7:14pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
USELESS COMMENT! HE IS POLITICALLY DEAD ON ARRIVAL. 32 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by shegie(m): 7:14pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
u no fit Mr Atiku 9 Likes |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by HAROLDWILSON: 7:15pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
WHO CARES |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by Marius26(m): 7:15pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
o nah |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by jameeljega(m): 7:15pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
We no want any story abeg, we knw the JAGABAN owns LAGOS....Go and continue with ur 'crocodile tears' pls 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by bobosydney: 7:15pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
To win where or Lagos in 2003 ? You must be joking ,and Jagaban was still a governor at that time. 24 Likes |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by michaelbiz: 7:15pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Shameful idiot. You have not won the one and only election you are looking for all your life, you are regretting not to have won Lagos for PDP. The thunder dat will fire you is still on training ground in Juventus. Yeye man. 36 Likes |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by Onozboy(m): 7:15pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by DoTheNeedful: 7:15pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
If he truly said this, then he is not a true democrat like he likes to present himself. When Nigerian politicians make statements like this, I wonder if they have respect for election and voters. Does it mean that votes doesn't count? He should be more regretful of the fact that he has not been able to deliver the presidential seat to himself after many trials. 53 Likes 1 Share |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by Baawaa(m): 7:15pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
He will also regret that he contest for 2019 election 24 Likes |
Re: I Regret Not Winning Lagos For PDP In 2003 -atiku by Nobody: 7:15pm On Sep 03, 2018 |
Please go and sit down, when you went to apc and kicked pdp out of power what were you thinking... You even have mind to go back to pdp, shameless man. 12 Likes 1 Share |
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