Credible candidate is Atiku

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It was Peter Drucker who said that "effective leadership is not about making speeches or being liked; leadership is defined by results not attributes". This Saturday offers millions of Nigerians especially young people the opportunity to look beyond emotions, tribal affiliation, or religious sentiments to elect a President with a proven capacity to lead us out of the current mess we have found ourselves.

The purpose of this write-up is to help us look at the vital areas of national development and the capacity of the leading candidates to deliver based on their experience and antecedents.

Education: In terms of educational qualifications, Atiku is the most educationally qualified among the leading candidates, with an MSc in International relations from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK. Obi has an average Bachelor's in Philosophy from UNN, while Tinubu has a questionable degree in accounting from the United States.

In terms of their contribution to education, Atiku is far above his competitors towering above them in terms of direct and indirect contributions to the development of education in Nigeria. As Vice President, his passion for education led him to directly intervene in the plight of Anambra school children who were left at home for over two years by Mbadinuju, it was also under the OBJ - Atiku led government that the Universal Basic Education (UBE) programme was launched.

Atiku built Africa's first development university, the American University of Nigeria where rescued Chibok girls were given scholarships. He has also vowed to pay all the withheld and outstanding salaries owed ASUU members and other university workers to underscore his commitment to education.

Tinubu, on the other hand, has no history of support for education beyond a few secondary schools he built during his tenure as governor of Lagos, same goes for Obi and none of them have also gone back to school to earn an additional degree since leaving school.

Peter Obi's record on ASSU strikes and lecturer welfare is also abysmal. Under him, University students stayed at home for years while he owed some educational workers for 36 months.

Job Creation: If there is one qualification the next Nigerian leader needs is the ability to create jobs. Tinubu is the worst when it comes to this benchmark because even though he eats from virtually every taxpayer in Lagos, he has no business that creates real jobs in manufacturing or other key sectors that drive the economy.

Obi is not far behind because as a trader, Obi's major supermarket businesses are import-based most of which take jobs from Nigeria and send them overseas to countries where those goods are manufactured. In contrast, Atiku's businesses are massive creators of jobs. In some states, Atiku is the highest employer of labour after the government because his companies are into manufacturing, agro-based products, and other key drivers of job creation in the economy.

Power: No economy can develop without power. Energy generation is the single reason why most companies are not making profits even banks are now closing early because of the prohibitive cost of power generation. Peter Obi travelled all the way to Egypt to learn about power generation yet he does not know the meaning of "green energy"! This is after 8 years as governor of one of Nigeria's biggest states.

Tinubus's credentials in power generation are far better than Obi's because he single-handedly championed the Lagos state Independent Power Project (IPP) handled by the American Company, ENRON to generate 90 megawatts of electricity which led to some improvements in power supply in Lagos.

Atiku's first-class hands-on experience in the areas of power generation and transmission is one area Nigeria stands to benefit from when elected into office. The OBJ - Atiku-led administration built or started most of the power-generating entities we have in Nigeria today. The PDP-led administration of Jonathan and Sambo completed the rest.

Healthcare: Tinubu and Obi's records in the provision of healthcare are also very poor. Under Obi, Anambra State Government employed medical doctors were on strike for 13 months as a result of his refusal pay the right salary, poor conditions of service, and lack of proper working equipment, Nigeria cannot afford such tragedy. Lagos under Tinubu had healthcare centers that are known for delivering the worst healthcare services. The claim that Tinubu met one functional ambulance as Governor is also false.

Atiku even as a private citizen is actively involved in the provision of healthcare for Nigerians beyond what he did while serving as vice president between 1999-2007. Long after leaving office, Atiku Abubakar went into partnership with the Saudi German Hospital to establish a 100-bed hospital and referral center in Abuja among many other interventions in the health sector.

Security: We cant talk about the 2023 presidential elections without talking about who among the candidates has the experience to tackle our current security challenges. It is a fact that the Obasanjo-Atiku era is the most peaceful period since our country transitioned to democracy.

It was a period when the term bandits was alien to our dictionary. As the number two man in that government, Atiku has the requisite skills and experience to rejig our current security system like they did between 1999 to 2007. Obi, on the other hand, lacks experience in security matters which explains why the Ezu River tragedy where hundreds of people were murdered under his watch is still a mystery. Tinubu on the other hand lacks the energy needed for a robust engagement and monitoring that our collapsing security architecture requires.

Preparedness: Its unfortunate that Tinubu the "Emi Lokan" coroner appears totally confused and directionless after being handed his party ticket. To date, he does not have a real policy document, the entire APC manifesto of 2015 he helped prepare which they disowned and failed to implement has suddenly formed the foundation of the documents they released recently. Tinubu also fumbled when it came to naming a running mate resorting to placeholders, even when he finally found one it was a one-sided Muslim Muslim aggregation that is currently tearing the nation apart at a time religious sensitivity is at an all-time high. A man who does not know how to comport himself when the National Anthem of his country is being recited or played is not ready to lead.

Peter Obi towers above Tinubu when it comes to his level of preparedness even though he also employed the services of placeholders for running mate, his inexperience in handling responsibilities at the national level is a minus. Like Tinubu, Obi has no real policy document that tells Nigerians what he plans to do if they vote for him. Beyond mad men's tales and vomiting crammed statistics most of which are wrong, the LP presidential candidate does not appear ready to lead a complex nation like Nigeria.

Atiku and the PDP on the other hand appear to be the most prepared candidate and political party. Atiku is the only candidate that wrote and released his policy document with a clear blueprint of what he intends to do when elected into office. He named his running mate on schedule, inaugurated his multi-ethnic and multi-religious campaign council, and flagged off his campaign council right on time as directed by INEC.

Conclusion
Those who have mismanaged our country are always happy to see us disunited when it comes to the choice of a presidential candidate because as long as we are divided we will always enthrone our oppressors. Nigeria does not need a President that will learn on the job, Nigeria does not need a rookie to experiment or complicate an already messed up system, what Nigeria needs is an Experienced Atiku Abubakar to reset our country, get it working again and return her to the path of greatness.

May God Help Us to Help Ourselves This Saturday!!!!

God Bless Nigeria!!!

Dr. Oche Joseph Otorkpa

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Atiku will be the next president

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What Atiku’s election as president means for sports in Nigeria – Dr Oche Otorkpa

The Deputy Director, Online Media for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Oche Otorkpa (FRSPH–UK) has said that PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar is the best choice Nigerians will make in the February 25th general election because Atiku will bring more development and unify the country including using sports.

According to him, Nigeria’s population is largely made up of youths between the ages of 18 and 35 and as such, the country needs a leader like Atiku who understands young people and has the ability to harness the energy in them through sports for greater development of the country.

Dr. Otorkpa said this in a statement to newsmen on Friday.

According to the Deputy Director, Atiku is a sports enthusiast whose manifesto also clearly contains concrete plans to revive the country’s sports sector which has been in failed state for decades.
He said with the support of his running mate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa who is also a sports enthusiast, Atiku’s government, if elected, would reset the fortunes of the sector and “rekindle the hopes and aspirations of our people.”

His statement reads thus:


Nigerians agree that sports especially football is a major unifying factor in the country. When it comes to sports, Ahmed Musa, Nwankwo Kanu, and Rashidi Yekini belong to all irrespective of tribe, religion, or the part of the country they come from. The passion for sports here is deep and the commitment is total.

Young people constitute the bulk of sports enthusiasts on the planet and available data indicates that Nigeria has the largest population of youth globally, with a median age of 18.1 years. In Nigeria, about 70% of our population falls under the age of 30, and 42% are under the age of 15. The size and youthfulness of our population should naturally give us an edge in the global sporting arena.

However, despite the sea of talented young lads in our country and the inextinguishable passion of our people for sports, our nation continues to trail behind in major sporting events both on the African continent and the international scene.

Apart from serving as a unifying factor, sports in Nigeria is a huge goldmine whose economic potential has remained untapped by businesses and investors. Nigeria needs a leader who understands young people, a leader with good business acumen, and the ability to harness the energy of young people using sports as a tool to significantly boost government revenues and concurrently serve as a catalyst for reviving our dying economy.

The 2023 Presidential election offers our country and its young people the opportunity to elect such a leader, one with the capacity to RESET the fortunes of sports in our country and rekindle the hopes and aspirations of our people.

That leader is His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. Lovers of the English Premier League as well as sports enthusiasts in Nigeria describe him as the undisputable champion of sports development in our country. When it comes to sports and youth development, Atiku towers above all other presidential candidates with none coming close.

A passionate Arsenal fan and follower of both local and major football leagues around the world, Atiku has never hidden his passion for the development of sports in Nigeria. As Vice President of Nigeria from 1999-2007, Atiku and President Obasanjo superintended over some of Nigeria's greatest moments in sports development. During that period they built the Abuja National Stadium, the Games Village, as well as the neighboring infrastructures which hosted the All Africa Games in October of 2003. The main structures used for that event are still being used today to host major sporting and non-sporting events in Nigeria.

Under the PDP Led administration of Obasanjo and Atiku, sports associations and federations no matter how small were rejigged while facilities at major stadiums in the country were also upgraded which enabled Nigeria and Ghana to jointly host the African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) in the year 2000, exactly twenty years after the nation first hosted the 12th edition of the prestigious African football competition in 1980.

Beyond the passion for sports, electing H.E Atiku Abubakar and Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa a first-class medical doctor and a star table tennis player will redefine sports as we know it in Nigeria because at the core of Atiku’s policy document is a national plan that seats well with sports in view of the fact that it seeks to restore Nigeria’s unity through equality, social justice, and cooperation, among various people which epitomizes what sports and sporting events stand for.

This Presidential election is a battle between a PDP candidate who fully understands a league table and the intricacies of sports and a confused APC candidate who dances reggae when the national anthem of his country is being played. May God Help Us To Help Ourselves on the 25th of February, 2023.



Dr. Oche Otorkpa (FRSPH–UK)

Deputy Director Online Media PDP Presidential Campaign Council.

Atiku is the answer to Nigerian

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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Phrank Shaibu has stated that the party is confident of the chances of its presidential candidates victory ahead of the 2023 polls.

Mr. Phrank Shuaibu made this assertion while reacting to questions on Arise Television’s flagship program “Prime Time”.

According to him, “The office of the Governor and that of the presidency is a reverend one which should not be brought to ridicule”.

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Our visit to southern Kaduna today was memorable. One highlight was the numerous admirers we met on our way, so much so that we were slightly delayed for our engagements. At our stakeholders' engagements which included religious leaders, professional groups, social-cultural groups, and students, we were presented with various issues, including the absence of any federal establishment in Southern Kaduna.

I gave my word that if elected President, every concern raised will be addressed, and none will be left unattended. -AA

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“MY PRESIDENCY IS A STEPPING STONE TO IGBO PRESIDENCY," ATIKU DECLARES IN AWKA

The Peoples Democratic Party held their Presidential Campaign rally today in AWKA Anambra State in continuation of the party's build up to the 2023 Presidential election.

The Alex Ekwueme Centre, the venue of the event was filled to capacity as the party bigwigs and supporters thronged the venue in solidarity with the party and it's standard bearer, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar (GCON).

Speaking admidst cheers from the mammoth crowd, the Wazirin Adamawa admitted that he was overwhelmed by the crowd of supporters that come out in their numbers to pledge their support to the party, mentioning that the state will be amply rewarded if he is elected president come 2023.

The former vice-president recalled the meeting he had earlier with the state governor, when he paid him a courtesy visit, as discussions were held on the importance controlling the erosion in Anambra State, rehabilitation of federal roads in the state, dredging of the River Niger and reviving of the River Port at Onitsha.

Atiku pledged that he would pay special attention to all those challenges if elected president. In addition, he promised to join hands with the state government to turn the state into an industrial hub.

Furthermore, the PDP Presidential Candidate revealed his desire to work with the Igbo, stating that his election into the office of the president is a stepping stone to Igbo presidency.

Other dignitaries who spoke at the occasion include: Senator Iyorchia Ayu, the PDP National chairman, Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, the Sokoto State governor and the PDP presidential campaign Council DG, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the Delta State governor and running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Chief Ben Obi. Sen. Dino Malaye among others.

On his part, Ayu thanked the people of Anambra State for their support and then took his audience through memory lane about how Dr. Alex Ekwueme, an illustrious son of the state led him, Atiku and others to form the PDP.

He commended the business intelligence and the indomitable spirit of the Igbos and urged them to vote a business minded person like Atiku, who is also their son-in-law, that will change the Nigeria business climate which will enable them to do their business with ease.

Senator Ifeanyi Okowa who addressed the people in Igbo language thanked the party faithful in the state for their efforts and resilience. He urged the people to eschew sentiment and vote right in order to end insecurity and marginalization with the hope that the party would win the 2023 presidential election.

Speaking in the same vein, the PDP PCC campaign DG, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, enjoined the people to vote for competence, experience and preparedness which Atiku/Okowa ticket represents.

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ATIKU REAFFIRMS PLANS TO UNIFY NIGERIA AS THE PDP PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN TEAM HITS ABUJA

Abuja, the nation's capital, was agog today, as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential campaign team hit the city in a grand style.

The rally, which took place at the Eagle Square witnessed the presence of top hierarchies of the party as well as major stakeholders, party faithful, supporters and itinerant traders who took advantage of the motley crowd to sell their wares.

Speaking at the occasion, the PDP Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, thanked the FCT residents for their usual support for the party and expressed optimism that the warm reception given to him and his team is a clear testimony that they will once again vote the party in the forthcoming general elections.

The Wazirin Adamawa frowned at the state of insecurity in the country and pledged to provide security for Nigerians and FCT residents. He promised to reward the indigenes of the FCT for their loyalty and support to the party, by ensuring that all entitlements due to them are given appropriately.

Furthermore, the former Vice President reiterated his promise to unify the country by running an all inclusive government that will give every part of the country a sense of belonging. Atiku promised that no part of the country would be marginalized in his government.

Speaking earlier at the occasion, the promoters of the various PDP support groups took turns to speak at the rally as they all pledged their loyalty and support to the Atiku/Okowa Presidential ticket and other PDP candidates in the forthcoming general elections.

The PDP Chairman Senator Dr Iyochia Ayu decried the current state of affairs in the country and in order to rescue the country and reposition it to take its rightful place in the comity of nations, urged the FCT residents and Nigerians to vote massively for PDP in the 2023 Presidential election.

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, of Sokoto State, who is equally the Director General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council called on the people of FCT, to remain steadfast in their commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party.

Others who delivered goodwill messages are Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, the Governor of Delta State and running mate to Atiku Abubakar, Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State, who is equally the Chairman of PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Philip Aduda, who represents FCT in the Senate and Senator Dino Melaye amongst others.

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

APPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF THE PDP PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL (PCC)

The Leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) wishes to formally announce that Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, CON has been appointed as MEMBER of the Presidential Campaign Council with immediate effect.

This is part of our continuous effect in joining hands with our Presidential Candidate, H.E. Atiku Abubakar, GCON (Waziri Adamawa) to RECOVER our Great Country, Nigeria.

H.E. Rt. Hon. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal
Director-General
Presidential Campaign Organization

Me: he need to be given a position as part of reward because he has make sacrifice too.

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The Northern Leaders Consultative Forum has endorsed Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The group comprises Christian and Muslim religious and political leaders in the north — including Yakubu Dogara, former speaker of the house of representatives.

The group endorsed Abubakar on Friday at a media conference in Abuja, following the adoption of a report by its technical criteria committee.

The report was presented by Simon Achuba, former deputy governor of Kogi state.

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The group said after evaluation of all the presidential candidates, Abubakar is “the best”.

“It is evident that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is heading for implosion and extinction; hence, it cannot be the party for now and in the future, because of its rejection to embrace inclusiveness in a diverse country like Nigeria. After the 2023 elections, APC may be dead and buried as a political party,” the report reads.

“While the duo (NNPP and LP) may emerge as strong contenders in the political arena in the future, from all indications, PDP appears to be the best option to adopt and support.

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“All it takes is to sustain and tackle some of the problems and challenges this country is facing.

“Certainly, with proper consultations and inclusive appointments, which is mindful of the federal character principle with a sincere consideration of diverse issues such as religious affiliation, geographical location, and ethnic identity, which many believe will enhance justice, fairness and equity, after a careful evaluation of all the issues highlighted above, we hereby recommend the adoption of the PDP to all lovers of democracy in Nigeria for the 2023 presidential electio bn.”

The report was put to a voice vote by Dogara and was unanimously adopted by the members.


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ATIKU ENJOINS THE NIGERIAN YOUTH NOT TO GIVE UP BUT TO PERSEVERE AND REMAIN FOCUSED

• Decries the poor state of education in the country and pledges To reverse the ugly trend.

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, today continued his nationwide consultation and stakeholders' engagement by engaging the youth in a town hall meeting tagged-Atiku Youth Town Hall Meeting, in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory.

Speaking at the occasion, the Wazirin Adamawa gave an inspirational story of how he moved from obscurity to limelight and urged the youth not to give up but to persevere, even in the current challenges facing our nation by being focused.

At the the townhall engagement, which was filled up with Nigerian youths coming from different backgrounds, including experts and professionals in different fields, the PDP standard bearer spoke openly about the poor state of the nation's educational system and pledged to reverse the ugly trend if elected into power in the next election. Atiku promised to ensure youth empowerment, effective mentoring and capacity building which will equip the youth for the challenges ahead.

During the question and answer session, Atiku responded on a wide range of issues, ranging from the current state of insecurity, economy, corruption, education, Agriculture etcetera.

Atiku reiterated that securing the country remains a cardinal point of his agenda as contained in his manifesto document. The former Vice President stated that he will not only make a substantial increase in the number of policemen in the country but will improve their condition of service. On the issue of state police, Atiku stated that the modalities for its estabishment will be worked out for it not to be highjacked as an oppressive tool by the state governors.

In an opening remarks from Dr Ahmed Adamu, who is one of the organizers of the program, he metioned that Atiku may not be an expert in every field but has the rare qualities to identify talents that will be highly productive for the country. He expressed confidence in the former vice-president's committment to work with the youth in his mission to secure, unify and develop the country.

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ATIKU VOWS TO PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION IN EDUCATION AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT AS THE PDP CAMPAIGN TRAIN LANDS IN ONDO

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate in the forthcoming general elections Atiku Abubakar, at his Campaign rally in Akure, the Ondo State capital today, vowed to pay special attention in education and youth empowerment if voted into power come 2023.

Addressing a mammoth crowd of party faithful, stakeholders and supporters who trooped out in their numbers to welcome him, his campaign team and the entire National working committee members of the party, the Director General of the PDP Presidential Campaign council, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State thanked the people of Ondo state for their overwhelming support to the party and charged them to vote massively for Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 Presidential election.

Governor Udom Emmanuel, while addressing the crowd called on the people of Ondo state to stand for Atiku Abubakar, whom he mentioned as the only candidate with vast experience, capacity and willingness to unify the country, rescue and restore the much desired hope our embattled nation so much desired at this time.

The national Chairman of the party, Senator Iochia Ayu assured the excited crowd that PDP will bring back prosperity, security of lives and property, employment and social development of the country if voted into power in the next general elections.

Prior to the arrival of the Presidential Candidate and his entourage, the M. K. O Abiola Democratic Park ground for the rally was filled to capacity with artists and various speakers that took turns to entertain the tumultuous crowd, by eulogizing the virtues of the Wazirin Adamawa, with major highlights on his contributions to the growth and development of Nigeria’s democracy.

Present at the occasion were notable party chieftains including Otunba Fasewe, Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Senator Theodore Orji, the former Governor of Abia State, Senator Adolphus Wabara, former Senate President and Chairman of PDP Board of Trustees, Senator Ademola Adeleke, the newly sworn in governor of Osun State amongst others.

Addressing the crowd, the former Vice President and the Presidential Candidate thanked the people of Ondo State for their support and solidarity and expressed appreciation for their patience and warm reception.

Atiku stated that his choice to flag off his southwest presidential campaign in Ondo State was quite deliberate, noting that Ondo was the state that gave the party the highest vote in the zone in 2019 presidential election.

He pledged to fight insecurity across the country, rehabilitate the federal roads and infrastructures in Ondo state, if elected president in 2023. Atiku promised increased funding for education and will set aside the sum of $10 billion for MSME funding and youth empowerment programs.

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LOKACIN DAUKAR FANSA YAYI 'YAN AREWA[b][/b]

Ya zama wajibi a garemu talakawa mu kaurace wa sake zabar jam'iyyar azzalumai mayaudara 'yan jari hujja maciya amana

Tsoho mai karkarwa da suka tsayar don mu sake zaba a jam'iyyarsu ta mayaudara yace bai yadda da Kasarmu a matsayin kasa daya dunkulalliya ba, yana dauke da akidar 'yan Aware tun asali

Shiyasa lokacin da ya ke Gwamna ya azabtar da 'yan Arewa mazauna jihar su mafi tsananin azabtarwa, ya kashe mutanen mu dubbai, ya lalata biliyon Naira na dukiyar mutanen mu ya musu koran wulakanci sai kace ba 'yan kasa ba

Idan mun san 'yancin kanmu 'yan Arewa Wallahi ba zamu kaunaci mutumin nan ba balle mu bashi kuri'u ranar zabe, ya cutar damu, lokacin daukar fansar jinin 'yan Arewa ta hanyar kin zabansa yayi

Duk wanda ya zabi mutumin nan yaci amanar 'yan Arewa, sannan yaci amanar Nigeria, kuma sai amana ta ci shi

Nigeria tana bukatar shugaba gwarzo wanda yake da lafiya yake da manufa na yiwa kowa adalci a cikin Kasa, shine Maigirma Wazirin Adamawa Alhaji Atiku Abubakar

Yaa Allah Ka tabbatar wa Atiku nasara don Tsarkin MulkinKa .

ABINDA MUKESO AL, UMMAR WANNAN KASA TAMU NIGERIA SU FAHIMTA AKAN ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR WAZIRIN ADAMAWA ANAN SHINE -
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1_ Mai Girma Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Wazirin Adamawa Mutumne Maison Chigaban Wannan Kasa Tamu Nigeria da AL, ummar Dake Chikinta.

2- Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Wazirin Adamawa Mutumne Maison Wannan Kasa Tamu Nigeria ta Zamto Daya Daga Chikin A Kashenda Ake Alfahari da Ita A Daukachin Fadin Duniya Baki Daya.

3_ Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Wazirin Adamawa Mutumne Wanda Bai Nuna Banbanchi A Tsakanin Kirista da Da Musulmai.

4- Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Wazirin Adamawa Mutumne Wanda Babban Burinsa Idan Ya Zamto Shugaban Kasar Nigeria, Al, ummar Wannan Kasa Tamu Nigeria Su Samu Sauki.

Da Wannan Dalilin Yasa Muke Masu Rokon Al, ummar Wannan Kasa Tamu Nigeria Chewa Su Rungumi Tafiyar Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Wazirin Adamawa, Sannan Kuma Su Jefa Masa Kuri, arsu A Zaben 2023 in Allah ya kaimu Lafiya.

Da Ikon Allah Zaben Mai Girma Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Wazirin Adamawa a Matsayin Shugaban Kasar Nigeria Alkhairi Ne Matuka Ga Al, ummar Wannan Kasa Tamu Nigeria Insha Allah Domin Alkhairi Ne Chikeda Zuchiyarsa.

Allah Ubangiji ya Tabbatarda Nasara Ga Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Wazirin Adamawa a Zaben 2023 in Allah ya kaimu Lafiya, Domin Samun Shugabanchi Nagari a Wannan Kasa Tamu Nigeria.

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THE STORY OF MY LIFE
By Atiku Abubakar[b][/b]

I was born on November 25, 1946 in Jada, Adamawa State, Nigeria. I was named after my paternal grandfather, Atiku Abdulkadir. It was the practice among the Fulani people to name their first sons after their paternal grandfathers.

My grandfather, Atiku, came originally from Wurno in Sokoto State. There, he had met and befriended Ardo Usman, a Fulani nobleman from what is now known as Adamawa State. My grandfather decided to accompany his new friend back to his home- town of Adamawa.

They settled in Kojoli, a small village in Jada Local Government Council of Adamawa State. My grandfather farmed, kept livestock and raised a family. He married a local girl in Kojoli and gave birth to my father, Garba Atiku Abdulkadir. He was their only child. My father was an itinerant trader who traveled from one market to another selling imitation jewelry, caps, needles, potash, kola nuts and other nick-knacks which he ferried around on the back of his donkey. He also kept some livestock and cultivated guinea corn, maize and groundnuts.

When it was time for him to marry, my father chose a young girl from nearby Jada town whose parents had migrated from Dutse, now the capital of Jigawa State. My mother, Aisha Kande, was born in Jada. Both my father and paternal grandfather were learned men. They gave free Islamic classes to adults and young people in Kojoli during their spare time. As a young boy growing up in Kojoli, my parents doted on me. They tried their best to provide for me and to ensure that I grew up in a wholesome environment of love and spirituality. My father saw me as a rare gift, a child of destiny. My parents tried unsuccessfully to have more children.

GOING TO SCHOOL My father, Garba Atiku Abdulkadir, was fond of me. He wanted me to become an Islamic scholar, herdsman, farmer and trader – just like him. He was a deeply religious man who was suspicious of Western education which he believed could corrupt the impressionable minds of young people. My father did not want me to go to school. He tried to hide me from the prying eyes of Native Authority officials who had embarked on compulsory mass literacy campaign in the region. My father soon discovered that he could not resist the wind of change that was blowing through the area at the time. My mother’s older brother, Kawu Ali who had received a little education through adult literacy classes, registered me at Jada Primary School in January 1954 as Atiku Kojoli. For trying to stop me from going to school, my father was arrested, charged to an Alkali court and fined 10 Shillings. He refused to pay the fine. He said he had no money. He spent a few days in jail until my maternal grandmother, who made local soap for sale in the community, raised the money to pay the fine and father was released to her. But my father was not a happy man. He was sad and angry that his only child had been taken away from him to be exposed to a strange world. He saw Western education as a threat to their cherished values and way of life.

FATHER’S DEATH Three years after I started school, tragedy struck in December 1957. I was then11 years old. I was just about to begin the Senior Primary School in Jada as a boarding pupil. My father drowned while trying to cross a small river known as Mayo Choncha on the outskirts of Toungo, a neighbouring town. The river was in high tide following a heavy rainfall. Father’s body was recovered the following day and buried in Toungo according to Islamic rites. He was less than 40 years old when he died.

I built an Islamic primary school at his burial site years later to immortalize him. He was a simple, hard working, kind, honest and God-fearing man. I miss him a lot. After my father’s death, the task of raising me fell on my mother, Kande, and her childless sister, Azumi, as well as my father’s extended family members in Kojoli. Although people were generally kind and caring towards me, it was difficult for relatives to fill the vacuum left by my father. As such, I was often sad and lonely. Father’s death pained me greatly. I resolved to work hard, remain focused and be successful in life to make my father proud. I was sure that he was somewhere watching over me. I did not want to disappoint him. I wish father had lived long enough to see the benefits of Western education in my life.

KADUNA, KANO & ZARIA After completing my primary school in Jada in 1960, I was admitted into Adamawa Provincial Secondary School in Yola. I joined 59 other young boys from Adamawa and beyond in January 1961 to begin a five-year high school journey. The school’s motto is Tiddo Yo Daddo, a Fulani aphorism for “Endurance is Success”. It reminded us daily that success in life would only come to those who worked hard and persevered. Adamawa Provincial Secondary School, like others in the region, belonged in the second category of post-primary institutions in Northern Nigeria. The most prestigious schools were the Government Colleges in Zaria and Keffi. Pupils who excelled in the entrance examination went to the Government Colleges; those who did reasonably well went to the Provincial Secondary Schools; average students were sent to the Craft Schools in the various Divisions; and those who failed the examination were sent to Farm Centres which were established in all the Districts. It was a good system which took care of everyone irrespective of his or her level of intelligence.

When I was 15, I spent my school holiday at home, working as a clerk in Ganye Native Authority. My boss was Adamu Ciroma, the then District Officer. From my holiday job earnings, I bought a house for my mother in Ganye, the headquarters of the local government council. The thatched mud bungalow had two rooms plus a kitchen and bathroom. It cost me about nine Pounds Sterling. My mother was very happy and proud of me. I had saved her from homelessness after her older brother sold the family house in Jada without her knowledge.

SERVING IN THE CUSTOMS

Before completing my Diploma in Law programme in June 1969, a team from the Federal Civil Service Commission came on a recruitment drive to the university. By chance one of the interviewers found in my file a report that I had once been found suitable to join the police force and had in fact received some training in 1966. This in- formation was brought to the attention of the chairman of the interview panel who promptly ruled. “O.k., you go to the Department of Customs and Excise”. That was how I joined the Department of Customs and Excise in June 1969. The invisible hand that has always shaped my life had once again steered me towards my destiny. After my training at the Police College in Ikeja, Lagos and at the Customs Training School in Ebute Metta in Lagos, I was posted to Idi Iroko border station. My colleagues and I were tasked with collecting duties on imported and exported goods, stop- ping the entry and exit of banned items, and arresting and prosecuting smugglers. I was posted in 1972 to Ikeja Airport in Lagos and later to Apapa ports in Lagos. I saw Customs not as a punitive institution but as a way of making money for government. Instead of seizing goods and extorting money from their owners, I made money for government.

A lot of people tried unsuccessfully to induce me. I was posted to Ibadan mid 1975 and promoted Superintendent of Customs. This was during the memorable days of General Murtala Muhammed, the nation’s new military leader who had electrified the nation with his campaign for discipline, probity, hard work, patriotism and dedication to duty. I admired General Muhammed and tried to promote the same values and attitudinal change in our office. I was nick-named “Murtala Muhammed Junior” by my Customs subordinates in Ibadan because they said I was behaving like him. Although I was second-in-command in Ibadan, I used to order late-comers to be locked out of their offices.

I was sad to hear about General Muhammed’s assassination on February 13, 1976 during a failed military coup. Some of those who were later implicated in the coup and killed were well known to me. But I did not know they were involved in a coup plot. Shortly after that failed coup, I was transferred to Kano in 1976.

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ATIKU UNVEILS PLANS TO REJIG THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY, PROMISES TO ENSURE AN ENABLING ENVIRONMENT AND INCENTIVES FOR MORE INVESTMENTS IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR
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The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming general elections, Atiku Abubakar today, showcased his dept of knowledge in resolving the numerous challenges affecting the country with strong response policies required to revive the Nigerian economy. Atiku made this submission in Lagos today, at an interactive session with the Business Dialogue Stakeholders Forum, held in Eko Hotels.

At the session were members of the PDP presidential campaign council, corporate icons, business moguls and captains of industries, including: Jim Ovia, Aliko Dangote, Tony Elumelu, Oba Otudeko, Peter Okocha, Aig Imokhuede, Asue Ighodalo among others.

In his opening remarks, the former vice-president enumerated his perspectives on the Nigerian economy, by making references to the GDP third quarter report and the recent publication on the nation's poverty index, noting how fragile the Nigerian economy has become, as we are currently facing acute fiscal challenges.

The Wazirin of Adamawa in the question and answer session took time to explain his views on a wide range of issues, ranging from insecurity, monetary policy, power, manufacturing, unemployment and Agriculture.

In the Oil and Gas sector, the PDP presidential flag bearer observed that the current regime did not have the necessary policy framework that will enhance performance in that sector, which should have improved revenue for the country.

If elected President come 2023, Atiku promised to ensure an investment friendly policy, with a strong legislative framework that will provide security with reasonable incentives that will attract much needed investments from the IOCs.

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Ɗan takarar jam'iyyar APC mai mulki a Najeriya, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, ya taya abokin hamayyarsa na PDP Atiku Abubakar murnar cika shekara 76 da haihuwa.

A yau jiya juma'a ne tsohon mataimakin shugaban ƙasar kuma haifaffen Jihar Adamawa da ke arewacin ƙasar ya yi bikin zagayowar ranar haihuwar tasa.

"Ina taya Atiku Abubakar murnar ranar haihuwarsa ta 76," in ji Tinubu cikin wani saƙon Twitter. "Ina yi masa fatan alheri."

Wannan ne karo na shida da Atiku zai yi takarar shugaban ƙasa bayan ya yi rashin nasara a 1993, da 2007, 2011, da 2015, da kuma 2019.

A ranar 25 ga watan Fabarairu mutanen biyu za su fafata a babban zaɓen da 'yan Najeriya za su zaɓi shugaban ƙasa da gwamnoni da 'yan majalisar jiha da na tarayya.[b][/b]

Today marks a turning point in the life of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar GCON, the Wazirin Adamawa.

I join you to celebrate your last birthday as a former Vice President and as a Presidential Candidate.

[b][/b]By this time next year, God Willing, I will be wishing happy birthday to the President and Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces. Happy Birthday sir.�

Atiku Abubakar Met CAN
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I have just concluded my interactive session with the Christian Association of Nigeria. It was a rewarding experience for me and the leadership of CAN. My policy prescriptions to RECOVER Nigeria appears to align with the demands of the association greatly. We all agreed that there needs to be a restructured Nigeria that will be more inclusive and more secured with greater opportunities for citizens to fulfil their interests irrespective of tribe, tongue or mode of worship. Above all, I stressed the inevitability of CHANGING the CHANGE that has, in the past seven years plus, led us to a socio-economic and political cul de sac.

I thank the National Executive Committee of CAN for the opportunity to share my thoughts with them on the pathway to a New Nigeria. I look forward to other engagements with other critical stakeholders in the country in our quest to Recover Nigeria. -AA

Zan Yi Wa Yankin Arewa Aiki Kamar Tafawa Balewa, Alkawarin Atiku Ga Mutanan Arewa
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Dan takarar neman mulkin Nijeriya a karkashin inuwar jam'iyar PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar ya kai ziyara jihar Gombe don tallata aniyarsa ta gaje kujerar shugaba Buhari a babban zaben 2023.

Atiku ya fadi abin da zai yiwa al'ummar jihar Gombe inda ya ce zai zamewa Arewa kamar Abubakar Tafawa Balewa idan dai aka goyi bayan jam'iyyar PDP a zaben 2023.

Atiku Abubakar ya yi wa Gombawa alkawarin zai tabbatar da wuta daga madatsar wuta ta Dadin Kowa da ke jihar Gombe idan aka zabe shi a zaben 2023,

Alkawarin Atiku Abubakar bai tsaya a iya nan ba domin ya kara tabbatarwa da Gombawa cewa zai gyara duk wata hanyar data hada jihar Gombe da Bauchi Yobe da Gombe Adamawa da Gombe Borno da Gombe domin inganta rayuwar mutanan yankin Arewa maso gabas

Atiku Abubakar ya ce dalilin da yasa yace zai gyara hanyoyin da suka hada jihar Gombe da sauran titinan jihohin arewa maso gabas shi don habaka alakar kasuwanci tsakanin jihohin na Arewa naso Gabashin Nijeriya.

Atiku Abubakar ya ce bari na maimaita alkawarin da na daukar masu idan Allah ya sa kun goyi bayan PDP. Mun yi alkawarin karfafa ‘yan kasuwanku don inganta kasuwanci ta yadda za su fadada kasuwancinsu don matasanmu maza da mata.

"Mun kuma yi alakawarin cewa, madatsar ruwan Dadin Kowa, wanda aka gina a mulkin PDP don samar da wutar lantarki da harkar noman rani za su fara aikin samar da wuta da noman rani matukar kuka goyi bayan gwamnatin PDP.

NORTHEAST HAS OPPORTUNITY TO PRODUCE ANOTHER TAFAWA BALEWA IN ME. -AA[b][/b]

~~~ATIKU ABUBAKAR

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says the party’s supporters in the Northeast have an opportunity to produce another Tafawa Balewa by voting for him in 2023.

Mr Abubakar stated this at the Pantami stadium, Gombe while addressing supporters during his campaign launch in the state.

He said it had been a long time since the sub-region produced the president of the country and that his candidature was an opportunity to produce another president through a vote for PDP.

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“Most of you were not born when the late Prime Minister of Nigeria, Sir Tafawa Balewa was in office; you now have another opportunity to produce Abubakar Tafawa Balewa in me,’’ he said.

Mr Abubakar said his coming to Gombe State was home coming and that he would ensure that the people in the state were empowered and business supported to create jobs if elected in 2023.

“We promise to expand your businesses so that we can create more jobs for our young men and women; we also promise that the Dadin Kowa Dam is reactivated to produce electricity and irrigation farming,” he said.

The PDP presidential candidate said the economy and agriculture would be prioritised and roads within the Northeast would be reconstructed to enhance trade and commerce.

Mr Abubakar also pledged to address insecurity in the Northeast and ensure that peace was restored to fast-track development.

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom who was the chairman of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council said Abubakar remained the most qualified amongst the candidates.

Mr Emmanuel stated that a vote for Abubakar would restore the country to the path of progress and improve the wellbeing of the common man.

Also, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State and also the Director-General, PDP presidential Campaign Organisation appealed to supporters to vote for PDP in 2023.

Mr Tambuwal said Mr Abubakar’s administration would revive the economy to ensure that commerce and manufacturing become the cornerstone for the benefit of the people of Gombe.

Amongst the party executives that attended the ceremony was the immediate past governor of Gombe State, Ibrahim Dankwambo and Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa.

Highlight of the occasion was the presentation of the party flag to Jibrin Barde the state PDP governorship candidate.

Yesterday, H.E Atiku Abubakar and the senior members of our great party, the PDP commissioned the Peoples Democratic Institute.

It’s a development that we will be[b][/b] proud of, particularly the Institute will play a key role in helping recover democratic values in our country and the sub-continent.

2023 ATIKU'S PLANS TO RESCUE THE NATION

"My policy document has outlined robustly various policy measures, we shall put in place to break those barriers that prevent women from reaching their best potentials in society.

Our interventions will start early in life and works for every woman, irrespective of whether she lives in the rural village, a lawmaker in the city, or the CEO of a multinational company"

Tinubu can't lead Nigeria

This is how Tinubu's hand supported in APC presidential rally held yesterday in Jos.

A person who can't rise his hand and say hello to his people how do you think he can lead you?

It's shame to Nigerian to vote him as President of federal republic of Nigeria.

Nigeria is looking for a vibrant and Hardworking person who is capable and have ability to lead not to rule. If this is what Nigerians are looking for? Of course Atiku Abubakar deserved their votes.[b][/b]

He is the best candidate deserved to lead Nigeria

JASONjnr:
There is no lie here.....

As it stands.....Anybody can trash Tinubu and Atiku put together.....


Keep inducement aside......Atiku and Tinubu are backward and unintelligent to debate sensibly and convincingly to win any election.

I thought you drunk

Our hope 2023

Atiku is the best president to elect come 2023