Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / New
Stats: 3,150,538 members, 7,808,980 topics. Date: Thursday, 25 April 2024 at 08:24 PM

If I Were Nigerian, I Would Vote For Atiku Abubakar – Ex-ugandan VP - Politics - Nairaland

Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Politics / If I Were Nigerian, I Would Vote For Atiku Abubakar – Ex-ugandan VP (317 Views)

“I'm Not A Nigerian. I Was Paid To Protest” – African-American Man Confesses / 'I Am Not A Nigerian. I Was Paid To Protest' – African-American In New York / Gilbert Bukenya: I Would Vote For Atiku Abubakar If I Were Nigerian (2) (3) (4)

(1) (Reply) (Go Down)

If I Were Nigerian, I Would Vote For Atiku Abubakar – Ex-ugandan VP by Kingspin(m): 8:24pm On Nov 20, 2018
Former Vice President of Uganda, from 2003-2011, Dr. Gilbert Bukenya, has said that if he were a Nigerian, that he would vote for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate in the forthcoming elections, Atiku Abubakar. Atiku/Obi ticket, divine mandate—Cleric Atiku Former Nigerian vice-President Atiku Abubakar Dr. Bukenya who has served as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Makrere also said that he would vote for Atiku Abubakar without hesitation or reservation because, “on an individual basis, he is unequivocally the best candidate.”

According to the former Ugandan Vice President, Abubakar is so passionate about the common good of the ordinary Nigerian that he never ceases to say “my people.” Dr. Bukenya said he was left with so much to contemplate, during his encounter with Abubakar, that he never stopped thinking of how Nigerians are so lucky having the person of Atiku Abubakar as a Nigerian. He said when he heard Abubakar had joined the presidential race, he immediately thought, “what an extraordinary opportunity Nigerians have.” Below is his statement:

“I have rubbed shoulders with several African Presidents and Vice-Presidents. I have participated in many conversations with these men – both formally and informally. Some of these conversations have attracted attention and many have been amusing – but very few have included intellectual and analytical discussions of substantive issues. Seldom in these conversations does one hear about the conditions and needs of the country’s poor. In 2005, I met a man at his residence in Abuja, Nigeria, who surprised me. He welcomed me with a guarded smile and went straight to business. He was smart, eloquent and very knowledgeable.

I was struck by his consistent reference to “my people.” He was so concerned about the poor. He discussed impacts of educational injustices and weakened agricultural practices in Nigeria. Our conversation ended and we parted. While I left him with some traditional Ugandan gifts, he left me with much to contemplate. This Nigerian “big man” had sounded so earnest and completely devoted to “his people”. Surely, I was surprised and he has left a lasting impression.

We have remained friends over the years and I have observed his business and political dealings over time. I have noted the tremendous value that this man, Atiku Abubakar, has contributed to Nigeria’s development. He has been a philanthropic leader and a determined and passionate advocate for improving the national educational system. I heard recently with great pleasure that he is running for the Presidency in the upcoming Presidential elections. I immediately thought, “what an extraordinary opportunity Nigerians have to elect Atiku as president of Nigeria.” If I were Nigerian, I would vote for Atiku Abubakar without hesitation or reservation. On an individual basis, he is unequivocally the best candidate.”

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/11/if-i-were-nigerian-i-would-vote-for-atiku-abubakar-ex-ugandan-vp/?fbclid=IwAR1O92nOLnrYEHM4KYlwkIcx8JtPHwZMtg8AUxdsIWRaTI5x-njjDAowzhA
Re: If I Were Nigerian, I Would Vote For Atiku Abubakar – Ex-ugandan VP by Officialpdpnig: 8:26pm On Nov 20, 2018
If Atiku aka Atiku was VP in his Uganda and looted as he did in his country he wouldn't be saying this nonsense.

We no want Atiku. We donate him to Uganda

Re: If I Were Nigerian, I Would Vote For Atiku Abubakar – Ex-ugandan VP by iammo(m): 8:27pm On Nov 20, 2018
Awon oni yeye, Nnamdi KANU has a better chance of defeating buhari than atiku. At least atiku doesn't hide his plans to sell off NNPC to the lowest bidder (some of his friends) while he plans to float the currency (which would be child's play compared to buharis currency devaluation). Who needs advice from a useless backward country like Uganda foolish man wants naira to be as worthless as the toilet paper they call currency
Re: If I Were Nigerian, I Would Vote For Atiku Abubakar – Ex-ugandan VP by FrostyButter: 8:55pm On Nov 20, 2018
So much hate from the posters above me grin

(1) (Reply)

Poverty Reduction: How Atiku’s Policy Differs From Buhari’s / President Buhari Has Done More For The South East Region / 2019: President Buhari Promises Increased Internet Access

(Go Up)

Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health
religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket

Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)

Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 14
Disclaimer: Every Nairaland member is solely responsible for anything that he/she posts or uploads on Nairaland.