Berates Buhari for not attending burial of five NAF officers
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja and Laleye Dipo in Minna

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has lamented that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led federal government has mismanaged the country’s economy, which has led to the loss of 10 million jobs since it came on board, and urged Nigerians to sack the government in this year’s general election.

Atiku has also berated President Muhammadu Buhari for not attending the burial of five Nigerian Air Force (NAF) officers who died in a helicopter crash while prosecuting the war on terror.

The former vice president disclosed this in Minna, Niger State during PDP presidential campaign rally, where he said that the APC-led federal government having failed to deliver on its campaign promises to Nigerians must be voted out of office.

Atiku said, “In 2015, they came to tell us that PDP did not do anything, and they promised to fight corruption, to improve our economy and also to secure our country. Have they achieved anyone of these three?

“When they came in, there was insecurity only in North-east. Today, there is insecurity in North-west and North Central and we have lost more lives than at any other time in the history of this country in peaceful times. They have failed as far as security is concerned.

“When it comes to the issue of economy, we have lost more jobs, over 10 million jobs, to the extent that Nigeria has been declared the headquarters of poverty in the world. This is a record. Have they fulfilled that promise? Now, I want to promise you that if you vote PDP, we will restore the jobs that had been lost. You either get a job or get a business to do.”

Atiku who made the promise and commitment on behalf of PDP, added that if voted into power, PDP will tackle issues of insecurity, which Buhari has not been able to control.

He added, “They have been unable to control insecurity because they have been unable to provide jobs and businesses for the people. So, by the time we provide jobs and businesses for our young men and women, you will hear less crime and less insecurity. So, I want to promise you on behalf of our great party to sack the APC government and let us send them packing. Like I use to say, Buhari must go! APC must go!.”

Also, the Director General of PDP campaign and Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki,said that after three and half years of APC’s leadership, the government had failed to deliver on its campaign promises.

Saraki said, “Our campaign will be based always on issues. Election is about referendum. A government that has been with us for three and half years and promised us three things and we are going to decide as Nigerians if they have performed; if they can continue; and if they have not performed, they must pack and go home.

“They promised security, there was problem in the North-east and they said they can provide security solution; today isn’t the security worse? There is no security in North-central, North-west, there is security problem.

“Before, they said they will provide three million jobs for the youth, today more than 10 million jobs have been lost. They came they said they would bring food to our people; today Nigeria is the capital of hunger in the entire world, and I ask: have they performed?

“They said they will fight corruption, but today there is corruption in the country. Is that not true? They have failed on these things and that is why they must leave and let us bring a man that has experience, that knows how to create jobs, that knows how to bring food to all of us.”

Meanwhile, Atiku has berated President Buhari for not attending the burial of five NAF officers who died in a helicopter crash while prosecuting the war on terror and were buried in Abuja.

In a statement he personally signed yesterday, Atiku said that Buhari’s refusal to attend the funeral of these heroes on Tuesday was part of a pattern of unpatriotic behaviour demonstrated by the President.

According to him, “At a time when the morale of our soldiers should be lifted up as they face the difficult task of defeating the terrorists who are threatening our national security, I find it most regrettable that President Buhari, despite being in Abuja, chose not to attend the funeral of the five Air Force officers who died in a helicopter crash while prosecuting the war on terror.”

Atiku said sadly, due to reasons best known to him, Buhari chose not to attend their funeral, neither was he represented by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo nor any federal delegation.

“This was despite the fact that the President had time to host Nollywood actors and actresses the previous day. Imagine celebrating just before such a solemn event,” he stressed. The former vice president urged Buhari to learn from even younger leaders, like French President Emmanuel Macron, who on March 28, 2018, attended the funeral of a single French policeman, Lt. Col. Arnaud Beltrame, killed by terrorists in Southern France.

He said that single event boosted the morale of the French security forces, because it showed a commitment to their wellbeing and honour for their memory by the head of state.

Atiku stated, “Last month, I had cause to advise the President to find time to attend the funerals of the hero soldiers of the 157 Taskforce Battalion in Metele, Borno State, who paid the supreme price for Nigeria in large numbers. “The most recent funeral held in Abuja, the President was in Abuja on the day of the funeral. The previous day, he had inaugurated his re-election campaign council.

“Very sadly, President Buhari missed another opportunity to demonstrate such commitment to our armed forces.

“My question for Mr. President is this: is securing your second term, more important to you than securing Nigeria?

“Let me end this by commending our military for their sacrificial efforts to secure all of us. You have my full support and solidarity. When we make the solemn vow that the labours of our heroes past shall never be in vain, we mean your colleagues, who paid the ultimate price to secure
Nigeria.”

http://mcebiscoo.com/2019/01/10/just-loss-10m-jobs-sack-apc-atiku-tells-nigerians/

Atiku is struggling to convince anyone. Even Atikulants are defecting left and right to join BMC

Sacked already!

Sacked BUHARI when everyday people are decamping from your party.

Atiku said, “In 2015, they came to tell us that PDP did not do anything, and they promised to fight corruption, to improve our economy and also to secure our country. Have they achieved anyone of these three?

Just as you and your oga and your corrupt party turned Nigeria to America for the 8 years singularly and 16 years collectively you were all in power.
Bastards!
He was the one who said 8 years was not enough for him and OBJ, and 6 years not enough for GEJ etc.
They are the beneficiaries of corruption.

yarimo:
Sacked BUHARI when everyday people are decamping from your party.

U dey mind the thief?!

What can you do?, werey ole... All of you are the same you all come there for personal gain, especially you this Atiku, am scared to vote for you,not to talk of PDP,you are bad and you choose to campaign under worst party,over my dead body,you would have choose another party maybe people can consider you.,know that you are zero.. If this politicians have chances to sell the country, we would have gone since, am very sure that most of you will be no more in the next 4 decades... Awon ole oloriburuku jat-jati

There is something dark I see in this man.. Something very very dark, my spirit isnt in sync.

Atiku is power hungry.

You want to turn aso rock to olosho villa no way

Weak

Atiku is definitely not sounding convincingly
He needs to do more to gather votes

One thing is sure
Atiku won’t smell aso rock
He’s a fugitive

dingbang:
There is something dark I see in this man.. Something very very dark, my spirit isnt in sync.

Atiku is power hungry.

He is so desperate for power.
So so desperate.
He's nothing but a DESPERADO!

for the fact that buhari still kept those dormant and silent heavy looting service chiefs, he has failed. you are fighting corruption while corruption is right under your nose... and dullards who and will never have anything to benefit will be chanting 4+4

BMC have taken over majority of threads on nairaland. Propaganda being dish out consistently

post=74614520:

U dey mind the thief?!

Nigerians are tired of having a wicked sadist and nepotistic dullard as President.. .



An ethnic bigot and Islamic fundamentalist like Buhari who is not moved when the blood of innocent Nigerians are shed even on their ancestral land is not worthy of leading a great nation like Nigeria.


A man with a dead brain who doesn't inspire anyone, has no empathy in him. Very vindictive and analogue


The rude shock awaiting Mr. lifeless at the polls will surely break him down.

Lol! A typical Nigerian politician,Buhari/Atiku/Others should campaign by telling us what they will do and how they will do it to help Nigeria without trying to play make-them-hate-him game. Atiku will be like Buhari has not done this,Buhari then was like Goodluck didn't do this......it is a sign that all our leaders are clueless. Blame one person(opposition) to the extent that the masses will hate him/her/them enough to vote for you.

One promise APC kept is to destroy jobs.

Nigeria under Buhari is sinking.

post=74614520:

U dey mind the thief?!

many thieves are enjoying the dullards protection how about them Are you blind to notice that

campaign things on point

If I was to choose from both... I'd walk away.

2 sides of the same coin!

10m lost job since when

So after 3 years they still remain jobless abi? Guess Atiku is the one feeding them

its not possible to loose that many jobs so quick....

their would be civil war automaticaly.....fee dee fee is lying....

maybe fee dee fee mean ghost workers....

LordCenturion:
What can you do?, werey ole... All of you are the same you all come there for personal gain, especially you this Atiku, am scared to vote for you,not to talk of PDP,you are bad and you choose to campaign under worst party,over my dead body,you would have choose another party maybe people can consider you.,know that you are zero.. If this politicians have chances to sell the country, we would have gone since, am very sure that most of you will be no more in the next 4 decades... Awon ole oloriburuku jat-jati

Dont worry boss!
He is coming back in 2023. We will make sure he defects and run under APGA.

Ok

post=74614547:

He is so desperate for power.
So so desperate.
He's nothing but a DESPERADO!

is this what they were discussin in dubai....??....

lies upon lies....??

better we nigerians are careful now....people this desperate shouldnt be allowed to be in charge....

we can as well hand over nigeria to boko haram....what would be the difference....?

Anybody that votes for APCheats can expect to become the next job loss victim

IgboTyphoon:
Anybody that votes for APCheats can expect to become the next job loss victim

dont tell me you believe this bullcrap...if its realy true you wouldnt have money to buy data to comment on nairaland no more....

do you even know what it means when so many loose their jobs....??

that is economical desaster....!!

except make fee dee fee tell us want they wan do better than apc,they continue the same tactics over nearly 20years....

fee dee fee is a curse....!!

Nigerians must be punished. Vote for Buhari and move to de next level of hardship and further deteriorations in every institutions in dis country.