By John Alechenu, Abuja

The presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, has said Nigeria is celebrating its 63rd independence at a crossroads.

According to him, the nation which is yet to attain its full potentials has so much to be grateful for, especially for the industry of its youths in various fields, whose achievements have led to the hoisting of the national flag across the globe.

Atiku said this in his Independence Day message to Nigerians, in Abuja, on Saturday.

The former Vice President and Wazirin Adamawa explained that this year’s Independence Day “is coming at a time when the country is at a crossroads in many aspects of our national lives.

"Sixty-three years ago, when this great country acquired independence, it was upon the promise of abundant prosperity and the principle of social justice.

“As a nation, we have continued to struggle to manifest the dreams of our founding fathers in upholding the promises of shared prosperity and social justice.

"We have encountered great moments when the flag of our dear country flew tall on the global stage through the industry of our sportsmen and women, the prolific distinction of our academia and the top notch artistry of Nigerian talents in the global music scene.

"The talents and doggedness of young Nigerians who have refused to give up on the country are the inspiration for a greater future that we celebrate today.

"The energy of the Nigerian youth is a formidable force in the consternation of manpower and skills that power the global economy.

Across the globe, and in various fields of human endeavour, the youth of this country have proven to have the competence to rival any of their peers from any part of the world.

"That success – the gallantry of our youth – is the primal element of what we celebrate today as a nation.”

He went on to say, “Therefore, for me, the challenge before us all is in ensuring that the political leadership in the country that we call home should be worthy of our pride as a people and not of telling embarrassment.

"Our democracy has triumphed so far due to the fidelity of our conviction that a democracy, when properly nurtured, should bring out the best in us and of us.

“As Nigerians, we are all not unfamiliar with the hardships in the economy, security, and other vital aspects of our society.

"While I enjoin us all to submit our strengths in faith to the Almighty God, we must be prepared to do our best to pull the country back from this point of uncertainty to a place of common safety.

“I congratulate fellow Nigerians, alongside friends and well wishers of our dear country across the globe, and wish you a happy Independence Day.

“God bless you all, and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria."

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/independence-day-nigeria-is-at-crossroads-says-atiku/amp/

63 years of gross corrupt tendencies backed with a well known DRUG LORD as the rogue in charge!

World poverty capital!
Nigeria could win in every ramifications to anything that is bad.

Located very strategically at the equator, world most hottest region, Nigeria may not be too far from hell. Perhaps a prototype of hell. The man in Aso Rock was made after the likeness of devil himself.

Thank God I am among the selected few!

Independence day my anus!

Woe to the inhabitants of the shit hole except those who has sincerely been bought by Christ Himself through His blood.!.

Having a drug baron as your president is the biggest embarrassment not only to Nigerians but to the rest of Africa

Why won't it be at crossroad after you have stolen enough from Nigeria as vice president

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Never knew a day like this will come when I will even have a nice thing to say about Mr Atiku but since Mr. Atiku has championed the cause to expose Mr. Balablue, I have no other option than to be moderate in my criticism of him.

Useless country at 63

As I quote
"He went on to say, “Therefore, for me, the challenge before us all is in ensuring that the political leadership in the country that we call home should be worthy of our pride as a people and not of telling embarrassment".

If you're not worry of this telling embarrassment, meaning you don't have conscience and the love of this our darling country. Leaders are the symbols of the nation and are expected to live above board and not causing excruciating embarrassment on the nation.

Which crossroads?

And na you fit solve am since 1999 you and OBJ?

How can Atiku Abubakar even contemplate the sort of things he writes just because he lost an election? Too many people get carried away by sweet words that don't mean much. Atiku is one of the longest serving politicians in Nigeria. From his days in Customs to his 8 years as Vice President, to his massive wealth and influence that has bought him the Presidential ticket of political parties from 2007 till date etc. What has been the overall contribution to life in Nigeria?

A very simple test for me is his home state of Adamawa where he has more or less overtly or covertly controlled governance for decades. What is the quality of life there? What are the Human Development indices like? What is the state of infrastructure? I can go on and on. Your guess is as good as mine. Anybody seeking to convince me beyond sweet words that anyone can put together, should show me their past performance.

Nigeria leaders failed Nigerians right from independence to date

Shame on all Nigeria leaders both past and present

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Ma atiku come be cross lane man? Traffic man? .. # spit

Make una get used to the face u go dey see on ur wall for years to come. #ọ́kọ́iyawọ́n

The truth is Nigeria has no plan or future for the masses and the poor.

Our leaders will export crude oil abroad only to buy it back after it's refined at high cost (just because they earn billions from this stupid arrangements). When we can build as many refineries at home to refine and sell the product at lower price.

It's very easy to solve the economic problem of Nigeria but because these so called leaders make billions from the dysfunctional structures they established. They all want to maintain the status quo.

Nigeria really need a sincere and transparent and violent system shaking.

Coming from you? Na...I'll pass.

So the druggie will give anindependence day speech this morning.

We are so f@#ked.

But it shall be well.

Blessed country with useless leaders and terrible citizens

They should all shut the F up . Talking as if they are not the reason Nigeria is where it is today . The only cross road nigeria should be is how to get rid of all of you . Crossroads of whether to Boil alive , exile , firing squad …etc . Useless visionless politicians after self enrichment .

Cross ya Belle first sirc

Yawns.

yarimo:
Why won't it be at crossroad after you have stolen enough from Nigeria as vice president

Let him declared all his:
Bank Accounts, since his days as a Custom Officer,
Businesses Accounts,
all his Properties here and Abroad,Nigerians will be shocked!
How Patriotic are these Politicians?
Please,save us crocodiles menus,I beg!

Help us drag this thief in Aso Rock out, make he day go back Iragbiji , I take God beg you.

On all cylinders

FIRE

Noted.

Kuginzi:
By John Alechenu, Abuja



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/09/independence-day-nigeria-is-at-crossroads-says-atiku/amp/

I pray this day that Atiku and his fellow conspirators planning to destroy this country will fail and all they will be known for in life is failure.

It's well

Imagine you're forced by your parents to marry a certain man or woman without first dating each other.

Two years passed, the marriage isn't working despite you guys having kids, then three years passed, no improvement, then four, five, six years passed same thing. Won't you sit down and renegotiate your cohabitation?
Of course you will. You will even go as far as divorcing each other so that both of U can have more fulfilling lives.

This is the case of Nigeria .
Several different interests were bundle as one. Sixty three years later, no meaningful progress, the inhabitants keeping dying and wasting away, the survivors keep living in abject poverty, the leaders keep feasting on the common resources of the country, the ordinary citizen is trying to play a fast one on his compatriot, etc.
Why can't we sit down and renegotiate our nationhood? Why must we keep suffering because our parents (British) forced us to marry each other?

Nigeria died a really long time ago.
Reason why you should never take any idiot talking about a new Nigeria seriously.

yarimo:
Why won't it be at crossroad after you have stolen enough from Nigeria as vice president

Atiku is 100% better than your BAT.