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2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by adonis89(m): 2:20pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed criticisms that he's desperate to become president of the country as he braces up for the 2019 presidential election. In an interview with BBC Hausa on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, Atiku said he's passed up previous opportunities to become president because he's not desperate for power. He pointed to his decision to step down for MKO Abiola during the race for the 1993 presidential election whose result was eventually annulled by the military government of Gen. Ibrahim Babangida. "If I am desperate, I wouldn't have stepped down for M.K.O Abiola in 1993 presidential race. In 1993, I contested with M.K.O Abiola. I later withdrew from the race. "In 1999, I was elected a governor of Adamawa state, then invited to be Nigeria's vice president, under Olusegun Obasanjo." he said. Atiku, who was vice president under former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, between 1999 and 2007, said he hasn't had proper opportunities to contest as a presidential candidate. "All the times I have been contesting for the presidency, I have been opportune only once to be presented to Nigerians as a candidate. "I could have become Nigeria's president in 2003 when virtually, all the state governors then, rallied support for me to contest which I declined. I am not desperate to be president as some Nigerians view it." he said. He also boasted that he knows what it takes to revive Nigeria's economy and maximise the country's wealth. He said, "As a former vice president, I am opportune to know things. If I am opportune to be elected as a president, I will accomplish my mission by reviving the economy, by making Nigeria an investor’s haven. "The present administration discouraged investors into the country, because the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) exchange rate policies is too tedious for investors. CBN has three different exchange rate policies, which is not supposed to be. "If elected Nigeria's president, I will expand the nation's source of wealth to cater for the growing youth population in the country. "Nigeria can justify my claims, going by the number of youth that are working in my industries across the country." https://www.ozonereporters.com/2019-i-am-not-desperate-to-become-president-atiku/ 4 Likes |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by NwaAmaikpe: 2:24pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Shut up mumu. You are the most desperate amongst all the contenders. 31 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by dfrost: 2:38pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Aaah brother, you can lie for Africa. You that wanted to topple your oga during your tenure as VP? Infact the Devil will be scared of you. 10 Likes |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by zlantanfan: 3:10pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
So the desperation had started since 1993 6 Likes |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by Nobody: 3:21pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
If he wasn't a desperado, he wouldn't have been named the most jumping politician in Nigeria. He has left and returned to the PDP about twice or thrice. He's the only presidential aspirant who have been a member of all the major parties. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by dadavivo: 3:42pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Dankwabo we know cos he's the chosen one. 1 Like |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by fourhayz: 3:42pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Even though we want to send back Buhari to Daura....Atiku abubakar is not a good contender....He wont even get a Draw against PMB. 7 Likes |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by babyfaceafrica: 3:42pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Nice...who president EPP sef? |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by Paperwhite(m): 3:42pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Even this press release is a sign of desperation. 10 Likes |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by Igba123: 3:43pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
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Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by positivelord: 3:44pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Head2Head Atiku is far better than the Crazy Lazy Disaster of a dull-ard we have now ... 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by Nobody: 3:44pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Desperate or not, you are not smelling that seat of power ever again. Go and answer your Haliburton criminal charges. 7 Likes |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by Igba123: 3:44pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
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Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by TheTrueSeeker: 3:45pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
dfrost: Go and get your facts right Sir, he only prevented OBJ from altering the Constitution to allow for a third term for the president...!!! Atiku is the man to beat...!!! He's my choice anytime...!!! 8 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by rusher14: 3:46pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Jennifer Elizabeth Douglas, who has also gone by the names Jennifer Iwenjiora, Jamila Abubakar, and Jennifer Douglas-Abubakar, is the fourth wife of Atiku Abubakar. According to the Atiku Biography,Ms. Douglas was born in Nigeria as Jennifer Iwenjiora, worked as a television journalist at the Nigerian Television Authority, and dated Mr. Abubakar in the early 1980s, before leaving for the United States. She lost touch with Mr. Abubakar while attending Howard University. She subsequently married in the United States, took the married name of Jennifer Douglas, and later divorced, becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen during this time period. Ms. Douglas eventually renewed her relationship with Mr. Abubakar who came to visit her in the United States. According to the Atiku Biography, from late 1995 to early 1998, while Sani Abacha was in power in Nigeria, Mr. Abubakar “spent most of his time in Maryland” with Ms. Douglas, making occasional visits to Nigeria. Skipped a lot of paragraphs to the important bit on Page 190. In December 2008, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed criminal and civil pleadings alleging that Siemens AG, a major German company traded on the New York Stock Exchange, violated the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) by making bribery payments to obtain business in multiple countries, including Nigeria. Siemens pleaded guilty to violating the books and record keeping provisions of the FCPA, and agreed to pay combined criminal and civil fines totaling more than $1.6 billion. One of the allegations in the SEC civil complaint against Siemens was that “approximately $2.8 million of the bribe payments was routed through a bank account in Potomac, Maryland, in the name of the wife of a former Nigerian Vice President.” The Subcommittee has obtained wire transfer documentation substantiating this allegation, as explained below. Through her legal counsel, however, Ms. Douglas denies any wrongdoing https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/FOREIGNCORRUPTIONREPORTFINAL710.pdf 2 Likes |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by elyte89: 3:48pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
He's not desperate..... He just want to "die" contesting 2 Likes |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by DoTheNeedful: 3:48pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Hahahahahah . Say something more believable. From wanting to contest against your principal (Obasanjo) to joining ACN for presidential ticket in 2007 to going back to PDP in 2011 to get presidential ticket to betraying GEJ and moving to APC to still trying and get this ticket to still still going back to PDP again to get the elusive ticket. Just few weeks ago, his campaign office hinted that if he doesn't get the ticket under PDP they might look for an alternative. Maybe someone needs to educate me about the meaning of desperation. Just like Buhari, he is over 70 years and he is Fulani. To those supporting him, you can't tell me not to support Buhari when you are supporting Atiku, kolewerk . I would rather have Buhari continue than have Atiku in 2019. If you really think Buhari is not good enough then let's support entirely new people. Buhari should be the last of the recycled politicians. If you say "no" to Buhari, I also say "no" to Atiku. Over and out! 7 Likes |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by Captainmudi(m): 3:48pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
That old man is over desperate 2 Likes |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by KhaleesiAdaz(f): 3:49pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
I somehow like this man There's this vibe around him, it's either desperation or confidence. I believe it's the latter |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by adekhingz(m): 3:49pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
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Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by michoim(m): 3:50pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Atiku is a liar indeed! Trust him at your peril. 1 Like |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by oshdam2015: 3:51pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Baba, you appears desperate. |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by Rockyrascal(m): 3:51pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
You are desperate sir thus your frequent Levant from one party to the other. 1 Like |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by Nobody: 3:52pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
rusher14:Are you not tired of regurgitating this same nonsense everytime? Buhari who is the biggest FOOL ever is doing worst right under your nose 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by Octaves(m): 3:52pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
he can see that nigerians don't want him. so he should step down if he's not desperate. and stop scattering our votes 2 Likes |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by NotBeenPaid: 3:52pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Lol! See who's talking. |
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Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by Assassin101: 3:56pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
we outrightly reject any oza leader from za North 1 Like |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by justtoodark: 3:57pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
when you study this guy,its clear to the blind that he is desperate.... 1 Like |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by Jasomine: 3:57pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
This is good for your health |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by semyman: 4:00pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Come and spend the loot, and I am sure you know it that you will not win 1 Like |
Re: 2019: I Am Not Desperate To Become President- Atiku by Fesomu(m): 4:01pm On Apr 24, 2018 |
Explain why you are moving from one place to another when you are not a marketer 1 Like |
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