Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has made his first promise to Nigeria of what he will do if elected president.

Mr Abubakar widely known as Atiku was a former vice president. He recently choosed his running mate for the 2019 presidential race.

Atiku, a former vice president, is expected to slug it out with incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari who is seeking a second term in office.

His former principal, Olusegun Obasanjo recently endorsed his candidacy.



For Atiku, his first promise is to appoint ministers immediately if he emerge the country’s leader.

He stated this on Friday in a tweet on his twitter handle.

“If Nigerians elect me as their President, I will NOT take 6 months before naming my cabinet,” Mr Atiku said.

“My cabinet will be ready before May 29, 2019, if by the grace of God, you elect me.

“Our country needs a decisive leader to Get Nigeria Working Again,” he added.

Mr Buhari when elected president appointed his minister six months after he took oath of office.

His action severally battered the nation’s economy and plunged the country into recession.