AHEAD OF 2019: ATIKU COMMENCED CONSULTATION BY VISITING GOV FAYOSE AND PDP LEADERS IN EKITI

-AS REPORTED BY PROJECT ATIKU 2019

The Official Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Nigeria presidential flag bearer hopeful, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria, commenced his nationwide tour for consultation ahead of the 2019 presidential election by visiting governor Ayo Fayose and Ekiti State PDP leaders.

Atiku and his entourage landed in Akure Airport and was warmly received by Governor Fayose and other PDP leaders led by the Chairman of Ekiti State PDP, Barr. Oguntuwase George Gboyega.

He acknowledged cheers from his supporters that were waiting for him at the Airport before they drove from Akure to Ado-Ekiti while people were trouping out to wave them.

Governor Fayose was showing him the vast development in Ekiti as they drove through Ekiti State.

During the meeting Fayose declared the end to the oppressive rule of Buhari in Nigeria. Adding that the power belongs to the masses.

In his word, “The end has come for Buhari, the oppressor and suppressor of Nigeria and its people.

“Power to change this fraudulent change belongs to Nigerians and in 2019, they will exercise that right appropriately. Today, the only alternative to the oppressive govt of Buhari is a PDP government.”

The Vice President commended the governor for his hospitality, the developmental stride of the state and his straightforwardness.

Atiku said, "Since my return home to PDP this is the first state I am visiting for consultations with party leaders. This is not surprising as Fayose and I had struck a good relationship since his first tenure as governor and I was VP. He is blunt and straightforward, a sharpshooter in politics and I respect him for that.

“But above all, he is also the chairman of our party's governors forum, today among the governors, among the party members generally he calls the shots and when he does so, we all take the queue.

"I have visited this state severally with other governors in the saddle, what I have observed has been a monumental development in terms of infrastructure in the state and the quality of life of the people, but as a politician, anywhere we were driving along the road, from Akure he was receiving cheers all through, while the road from Akure to Ekiti was bad that from Ekiti into the state is splendid.

"I have seen what you have achieved and your footprints are all over the state capital, I commend you for that and for your leadership, I believe you have quite a lot to offer for our country," the former VP asserted.

In his Response to Atiku's assertion, Governor Fayose thanked God for his (Atiku's) resilience, appreciating him for his support when he was VP and Fayose was a governor.

The governor said, “I thank God for your life, your resilience and tolerance and patience in your walk through life. It only takes resilience to follow life, most times, you only get bouts instead of encouragement, I welcome you to the state because you were quite supportive when I wanted to come at first time, while others were not, you supported us.

“We only celebrate the bad things men do to us, we don’t celebrate good works, it would have been better if we celebrate good works today we don’t celebrate good works, we reward it with celebrating supplanters.”

He further assured the VP of the supports of the states structure. "I want to assure you that we only have leadership in Abuja, real party is in the states and at the local government level, we have done it before, we will do it again.

"I won the last election because it was not the people who wanted me to go away but it was Obasanjo that sent me away, that was why they voted for me overwhelmingly in 2014," Fayose concluded.

Atiku declined detail comment on Ex-President Obasanjo’s recent letter. He however, insisted that it's left for Nigerians to evaluate the letter to President Buhari. Adding also that the APC has failed the country, so he advised Nigerians not to vote the party (APC) again, “APC has failed this country. That party is not the solution to our country’s challenges," Atiku maintained.

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STOP USING HERDSMEN ATTACKS AS CHEAP BLACKMAIL AGAINST OUR IN-LAW: -OSUN F'ATIKU CHIDES PROPAGANDISTS

Nobody knows a man better than his in-law for decades. So, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar our close in-law for 46 years, whose first wife is our daughter, (married from a Christian home and who also gave birth to his eldest son and daughter), we know so well as a compassionate man, one of our best in-laws that has even becomes a member of Osun State family. He has so mixed with us that he speaks Yoruba language fluently.

Atiku abhors religious intolerance and does not play politics with issues of human life as he has high regards for sanctity of life like any normal human being.

It's disheartening that some people have decided to capitalize on the issues of the suspected Herdsmen killings in Nigeria to blackmail our in-law, to score cheap political points.

Despite continually issuing statements to condemn any form of crises, including but not limited to suspected Herdsmen attacks, and the statements do go viral, those who choose not to hear or see the statements have decided to deliberately ignore them and play politics with issues of precious lives. Thus, they continue to condemn Atiku that he has never spoken against attacks in Nigeria.

And when you send his statements to some deliberate critics they will still fault it. Why do Nigerians play politics with issues as sensitive as precious lives? Rather than such politics of calumny why can't those people simply promote their own candidates just like Atiku's supporters nationwide are doing?

-Courtesy: Osun F'Atiku

For the records, copied and posted below are the most recent statements of Atiku Abubakar.

ATIKU'S PAST STATEMENTS

Atiku condemns killings, says Nigeria’s diversity, its strength.

Abuja, Nigeria, 03 January, 2018: Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has described as unacceptable the cycle of blood-letting that has led to the loss of precious lives across the country.

Atiku Abubakar made the charge against the backdrop of recent killings in Rivers, Kaduna, Benue and other parts of the country including the Wednesday early morning suicide bombing attack, at Gamboru Mosque in Borno, barely three days into the New Year.

The Waziri Adamawa, according to a statement by his media office in Abuja on Wednesday, said the killings in those states, and other senseless killings and reprisal blood-letting that has preceded them in the past across our country is ungodly, a throwback to the stone age, and a hindrance to the promotion of peace and unity in the country.

Atiku Abubakar stressed that the diversity of Nigeria remains one of its strongest points, reminding leaders of all persuasion and at all levels to ensure that they promote the things that unite us rather than those that create divisions.

“That the Almighty in His Wisdom made us a nation of different tongues and tribes; made us Africa’s most populous nation with more than 300 tribes is no accident. If well enhanced, our diversity should be our biggest strength.

“There cannot be development when innocent lives are being lost in a seeming endless cycle of attacks and reprisals. While we should hold every life as precious, it is more painful that the victims of these attacks are women and youths – the demography that we depend upon to drive development.”

Atiku Abubakar urged Nigerians to use the opportunity of the New Year to reflect on these needless killings and to resolve to live in peace and harmony.

He prays for fortitude to the bereaved families.

61, Ebitu Ukiwe Street

Jabi

Abuja

Nigeria.

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ANOTHER STATEMENT

Atiku condemns burning of Falae’s farm.

Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar condemns the burning of a farm belonging to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae.

Atiku Abubakar said in a press statement by his media office on Tuesday that arson is a punishable offence under the law and that when the crime is aimed at destroying a private investment, it adds the additional penalty of economic sabotage.

"It is a reprehensible act of economic sabotage to wilfully set ablaze any person's property and investments.

"As a statesman who has worked tirelessly for this country, Chief Falae deserves a quiet and peaceful retirement and not this lot that has been characterised by kidnapping and other vices including this arson".

Atiku Abubakar urges the police and other relevant security agencies in the country to launch an investigation into the crime and ensure that the culprits are brought to book to serve as deterrent.

Atiku Media Office

61 Ebitu Ukiwe Street

Jabi

Abuja

Nigeria.

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Atiku condemns burning of Falae’s farm.
Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar condemns the burning of a farm belonging to former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Chief Olu Falae.

Atiku Abubakar said in a press statement by his media office on Tuesday that arson is a punishable offence under the law and that when the crime is aimed at destroying a private investment, it adds the additional penalty of economic sabotage.

"It is a reprehensible act of economic sabotage to wilfully set ablaze any person's property and investments.

"As a statesman who has worked tirelessly for this country, Chief Falae deserves a quiet and peaceful retirement and not this lot that has been characterised by kidnapping and other vices including this arson".

Atiku Abubakar urges the police and other relevant security agencies in the country to launch an investigation into the crime and ensure that the culprits are brought to book to serve as deterrent.

Atiku Media Office

61 Ebitu Ukiwe Street

Jabi

Abuja

Nigeria.

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PROJECT ATIKU 2019
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JOIN PROJECT ATIKU 2019

We are so passionate to get Buhari out of Aso Rock and we know that Atiku Abubakar is the only northern that is agitating for restructuring, a liberal Muslim (not fanatical), detribalized, with experience in job creation (having created job for about 50,000 youths), promised 40% for youths in governance and to mentor youth for takeover. He has all it takes to face Buhari/APC in terms of sagacity, stubbornness, power and money for money and he is far better than Buhari.


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No candidate is capable of wresting power from APC Apart from ATIKU..
If u make the mistake of voting for another candidate that is not popular among core Muslims up North, we shall likely have Buhari ruling us again and u know the implications: More nepotism, bloodshed, ethnic cleansing and total colonization by Fulani..

Project Atiku 2019
Go and get your voters card now!!
Your voters cards are your power and means of expression of your frustration with this disastrous administration!

No candidate is capable of wresting power from APC Apart from ATIKU..
If u make the mistake of voting for another candidate that is not popular among core Muslims up North, we shall likely have Buhari ruling us again and u know the implications: More nepotism, bloodshed, ethnic cleansing and total colonization by Fulani..
Let's better accept the lesser evil now!!!

PROJECT ATIKU2019
Go and get your voters card now!!
Your voters No candidate is capable of wresting power from APC Apart from ATIKU..
If u make the mistake of voting for another candidate that is not popular among core Muslims up North, we shall likely have Buhari ruling us again and u know the implications: More nepotism, bloodshed, ethnic cleansing and total colonization by Fulani..

Project Atiku 2019

Go and get your voters card now!!
Your voters cards are your power and means of expression of your frustration with this disastrous administration! are your power and means of expression of your frustration with this disastrous administration!

No candidate is capable of wresting power from APC Apart from ATIKU..
If u make the mistake of voting for another candidate that is not popular among core Muslims up North, we shall likely have Buhari ruling us again and u know the implications: More nepotism, bloodshed, ethnic cleansing and total colonization by Fulani..

Project Atiku 2019!!..

Go and get your voters card now!!
Your voters cards are your power and means of expression of your frustration with this disastrous administration!

No candidate is capable of wresting power from APC Apart from ATIKU..
If u make the mistake of voting for another candidate that is not popular among core Muslims up North, we shall likely have Buhari ruling us again and u know the implications: More nepotism, bloodshed, ethnic cleansing and total colonization by Fulani..

Project tAtiku 2019!!..

Go and get your voters card now!!
Your voters cards are your power and means of expression of your frustration with this disastrous administration!

My dear the political permutation right now is tilted towards the North and not the South. As it stands today, I don't know of any Northerner with a strong base politically, financial strength, popularity across the nation that can withstand Buhari or whoever APC is bringing in 2019 if not Alhaji Abubakar Atiku. My dear you better get ready to be Atikulated by 2019 for a better Nigeria!

ATIKU AND HIS REAL SUPPORTERS ARE NOT THREATENING TO DUMP PDP: DISCARD ALL MISLEADING PUBLICATIONS:

This is to debunk the publication on some dailies and social media that the supporters of His Excellency Atiku Abubakar threatened to dump PDP if he fails to secure the presidential ticket.

1. For clarity, there is no where either directly, indirectly or through body language that His Excellency ever indicated that his return to PDP is only tied to the presidential ticket. Neither has he said that he is only coming to PDP to leave immediately. So, whoever is expecting him to leave immediately should reconsider his stand.

2. His Excellency is a man that believes and upholds democratic processes and we all know that the issue of the presidential ticket will be decided by the party delegates and we trust the party leadership to ensure that the presidential primary election will be free, fair and transparent.

3. We are also part of Atiku Support Groups and all Support Groups are putting in their best to ensure that our principal secures the presidential ticket with landslide victory. And we are sure of victory considering how far we have gone and what we have put in place to still do.

4. There are so many support groups that are willingly working for His Excellency based on their belief in his ability to give Nigerians the kind of governance that will enhance peace, religious tolerance, economic growth, job creation, youth inclusiveness and other dividends of democracy, including but not limited to restructuring (as we all know that he is an advocate of restructuring). And since members of those groups have the civic right to choose whoever they want to support, no one has stopped them and nobody will stop them, provided that their activities are not injurious to the country, the party (PDP) and His Excellency.

However, every group and or their leaders are advised to take proper heed to their statements and activities anywhere to avoid a situation of misrepresentation.

5. Conclusively, we want to reassert that neither His Excellency, nor his real supporters have any plan to dump the PDP after the presidential primary. And we also want to assure all supporters of His Excellency Atiku Abubakar that we will leave no stone unturned to ensure landslide victory both at the PDP presidential primary and the presidential election in Nigeria.

SIGNED:

Rev. Olorunmagba Emmanuel,
National Coordinator, Project Atiku 2019.

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2019 : WHY ATIKU ?
ATIKU is a true Democrat, a believer in the rule of law and a fighter for justice and equity.
ATIKU believes if we work together under a focused and visionary leadership, we will make this country a stable and prosperous nation.
ATIKU has the vision, the courage, the experience to lead this country. It is time to give back. ATIKU is ready to serve. #ProjectAtiku2019

WHY OSUN STATE IS CALLING ALL NIGERIAN TO SUPPORT ATIKU FOR PRESIDENT (PART 3)
-By Osun F'Atiku
Apart from Adamawa, his state, no other state knows Atiku Abubakar better than Osun State as our In-law.
And knowing that he is just the right man the entire country can back to get Buhari and APC out of power, if only we are truly passionate to defeat APC and their electoral manipulation due to desperation. We can affirm that he has what it takes to face Buhari/APC in terms of sagacity, stubbornness, man-to-man, power for power, money for money etc
We can authoritatively and fundamentally assert that our in-law, Atiku Abubakar, is the only northern that is agitating for restructuring, a liberal Muslim (not fanatical), detribalized Nigerian (who doesn't discriminate against other tribes), with experience in job creation (having created job for over 50,000 youths), promised 40% for youths in governance and to mentor youths for takeover of governance.
He is far better than Buhari in all ramifications.
Those were the qualities our respected Chief Olusegun Obasanjo saw in him that he picked him in 1998 to be his running mate. And after they won the election in 1999, the economic team our in-law, Atiku Abubakar, headed under Obasanjo saw our GDP soaring to 7% growth from the staggering 3% before 29th May, 1999 (when they took over) and our foreign reserve from $2 billion as at 1999 to $43 billion when they left office.
Do we need to talk of the telecommunication revolution that he oversaw? The various jobs created through the telecom and the ease of work, communication etc are undeniable proofs amongst many that Atiku Abubakar is just the right man for the job now.
Hence, we call on all Nigerians who are truly passionate to unseat Buhari/APC to massively rally round His Excellency Atiku Abubakar to become the next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
In terns of age, Donald Trump is older than Atiku Abubakar and Americans are not regretting the choice of Donald Trump today. It's about self development and Atiku has been developing himself before, during and after he left office as Vice President.
He is our in-law and we know him better, that is why we are boldly testifying of his ability.
-Courtesy Osun F'Atiku Group.
If you reside on Osun State and you want to be part of Osun F'Atiku
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WHY OSUN STATE IS CALLING ALL NIGERIAN TO SUPPORT ATIKU FOR PRESIDENT (PART 3)

-By Osun F'Atiku

Apart from Adamawa, his state, no other state knows Atiku Abubakar better than Osun State as our In-law.

And knowing that he is just the right man the entire country can back to get Buhari and APC out of power, if only we are truly passionate to defeat APC and their electoral manipulation due to desperation. We can affirm that he has what it takes to face Buhari/APC in terms of sagacity, stubbornness, man-to-man, power for power, money for money etc

We can authoritatively and fundamentally assert that our in-law, Atiku Abubakar, is the only northern that is agitating for restructuring, a liberal Muslim (not fanatical), detribalized Nigerian (who doesn't discriminate against other tribes), with experience in job creation (having created job for over 50,000 youths), promised 40% for youths in governance and to mentor youths for takeover of governance.

He is far better than Buhari in all ramifications.

Those were the qualities our respected Chief Olusegun Obasanjo saw in him that he picked him in 1998 to be his running mate. And after they won the election in 1999, the economic team our in-law, Atiku Abubakar, headed under Obasanjo saw our GDP soaring to 7% growth from the staggering 3% before 29th May, 1999 (when they took over) and our foreign reserve from $2 billion as at 1999 to $43 billion when they left office.

Do we need to talk of the telecommunication revolution that he oversaw? The various jobs created through the telecom and the ease of work, communication etc are undeniable proofs amongst many that Atiku Abubakar is just the right man for the job now.

Hence, we call on all Nigerians who are truly passionate to unseat Buhari/APC to massively rally round His Excellency Atiku Abubakar to become the next President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

In terns of age, Donald Trump is older than Atiku Abubakar and Americans are not regretting the choice of Donald Trump today. It's about self development and Atiku has been developing himself before, during and after he left office as Vice President.

He is our in-law and we know him better, that is why we are boldly testifying of his ability.

-Courtesy Osun F'Atiku Group.

If you reside on Osun State and you want to be part of Osun F'Atiku

CONTACT: 08036576123 (WhatsApp)

2019: THE WAY FORWARD
No candidate is capable of wresting power from APC Apart from ATIKU..

If we make the mistake of supporting another candidate that is not popular among core Muslims up North, we shall likely have Buhari ruling us again and did you know the implications ?
More nepotism, bloodshed, ethnic cleansing and inevitable hardship. Atikulate Nigerians ,
Go and get your voters card now!! Your voters cards are your power and means of expression of your frustration towards this disastrous administration! #ProjectAtiku2019

2019: THE BITTER TRUTH

Fellow Nigerians,

The political permutation right now is tilted towards the North and not the South , as it stands today, I don't know of any Northerner with a strong Political empire , financial strength, popularity across the nation that can withstand Buhari or whoever APC is bringing in 2019 if not ATIKU ABUBAKAR. It is time Nigerians get ready to be Atikulated by 2019 for a better Nigeria!

#ProjectAtiku2019

2019 : THINK A NEW NIGERIA, THINK ATIKU

The challenge as we saw in the Nigerian project was to restructure the economy decisively in the direction of a modern free market as an appropriate environment for cultivation of freedom and democracy and the natural emergence of a new social order.
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It’s time Nigerians say no to division, acrimony caused by selfish people – Atiku

Former vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said that time has come for Nigerians to stand with one accord and say no to anything that will bring division in the country, noting that Nigerians problem are caused by those who fight for their selfish interest. The elder statesman in his tweeter handle disclosed this yesterday while commenting on the armed forces remembrance day and the need to always remember our fallen heroes. Unleashing the job descriptions and sacrifices made by our soldiers, Atiku reiterated the need for an urgent collaboration between Nigerians and Soldiers that will perhaps help in achieving peace, harmony and respect in country. Speaking further, Atiku Abubakar, made known his vision for a new Nigeria where peace, unity, progress religious and ethnic bigotry will completely be scraped out in the country. According to him, “My hope for our country is to see a time when neighbours of different tribes and tongues saw one another as brother and sister, when Christians and Muslims regarded each other as one under God who created all, when citizens could express opinions and grievances freely, then there would be no need for insurgency or uprising. We would all live together in peace and harmony. And, yes, our armed forces would have little to do! Read his full statement bellow: Once again, it is that time of year set aside for us Nigerians to honour members of our country’s Armed Forces who fought in the first and second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War and those who served or are still serving in different theatres of war, notably the Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria. While many of us took time off from work and other preoccupations to be with our families over the Christmas and New Year holidays, many Nigerian soldiers and members of other security agencies were in the front lines, ensuring that we were safe, protecting our lives and property, especially in the light of the security alerts over the threat of terrorist bombing during the celebrations. While we ate and drank, they were lying in the trenches, watching out for and poised to quench any sign of trouble. Some have been away from their families, not just during the holidays but for months on end. Some have yet to set eyes on their newborn children. In addition to these are those security personnel missing from the dining tables and warm embraces of families and loved ones, not because they were in the frontline but because they have fallen in battle. They made the ultimate sacrifice: giving their lives that the rest of us may live in peace and safety. They died that we might live. Unfortunately, the frequent headlines about Boko Haram and other violent attacks in the northeast and other parts of Nigeria can submerge the gallantry of our security personnel. As we all know, good news is hardly regarded as news. Little is heard or read about the exact numbers of soldiers who die in the defence of our country. Hardly anything is told of their acts of bravery and their moments of exceptional valour. I recently was informed that on Wednesday, January 10, our gallant Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed around Gamboru Ngala successfully averted what would have been a major devastating suicide attack to be carried out by three female Boko Haram terrorists against innocent citizens in Gamboru town in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State in the early hours of Tuesday. I admire the bravery of members of our armed forces, and celebrate their hard efforts to keep us safe. My prayer on this day is to see a time soon when the guns and the armoured tanks lie idle because we have no more battles left to fight. My hope for our country is to see a time when neighbours of different tribes and tongues saw one another as brother and sister, when Christians and Muslims regarded each other as one under God who created all, when citizens could express opinions and grievances freely, then there would be no need for insurgency or uprising. We would all live together in peace and harmony. And, yes, our armed forces would have little to do! We must never take for granted the great sacrifice that these brave men and women have made or are making. We must never forget them or their loved ones. On this Armed Forces Remembrance Day, I call on Nigerians all over the world to show respect and love to our security personnel by showing respect and love to one another. When we all live in peace and unity and love, we not only enable steady development and progress in our great country, Nigeria, but we minimise the unnecessary pain, grief and loss of life among our beloved armed forces, who have bravely signed up to keep us all safe and secure. Our fallen heroes and their families are not the only ones who suffer. We all are victims of those who do not want our progress and development and perpetually pit one ethnic or religious group against the other. It is time for Nigerians to remember to say no to divisions and acrimony caused by people with only their selfish interests at heart.

PROJECT ATIKU 2019 WELCOMES HIS EXCELLENCY ATIKU ABUBAKAR BACK TO NIGERIA

The leadership and the entire members of Project Atiku 2019 across the country welcome back to Nigeria the next president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Atiku Abubakar, the Waziri Adamawa (By the grace of the Almighty God).

SIGNED:
Rev. Emmanuel Olorunmagba,
National Coordinator,
Project Atiku 2019

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Think a better Nigeria, think Atiku Abubakar
ON January 14, 2018 6:15 PM / IN
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Comments
I am of the opinion that Nigeria as a nation needs an intelligent and an experienced man to steer her affairs.
I am also of the opinion that every team has to go to the field with their best 11 if they must win any football match. We are now routing for our best 11 which will not be complete without Atiku Abubakar.
•Atiku
In 2015, Nigeria made the greatest mistake in the annals of political history by electing a candidate from APC. But today, gnashing of teeth and crying foul have become the order of the day.
The prices of commodities have gone extremely higher than expected. The price of the Petroleum Motor Spirit also known as fuel has gone haywire.
We are now in between the devil and deep blue sea. We have become a nation running from one pillar to another seeking for a positive change that seems so hard to find.
But do we fold our hands and watch our country sent into the dungeon by those cabals? Does it mean we have no other better options as a nation? As far as I know, Nigeria has not become Soddom and Gomorrah where the righteous could not be found for the Lord to spare the city according to Genesis: 18-26.
Atiku Abubakar is not a saint, same way Ogazi Ejesieme or you reading this piece cannot boast to be one either, but in Atiku, there is hope and a better future for this nation.
Atiku Abubakar does not need to be introduced in the Nigeria polity. He was our Vice President during the time of HE Olusegun Obasanjo.
In fact, from what I allegedly heard (which I believe others heard too) he was to take over from OBJ during their second tenure to become the number one man, but out of his own magnanimity, when President Obasanjo and his late wife Stella visited him and pleaded with him to allow him for another four years to make it eight years(even though most governors then in Nigeria advised Atiku not to agree), he had pity on OBJ and acquiesced to his plea, which was his greatest mistake.
Of course, we all know the result and how lots of lies were told against Atiku so he could be hated by Nigerians and the world over.
A kind-hearted man is always loved by all no matter what you do to tarnish his image. All that was told against him did not make the true lovers of Nigeria to despise him. It did not deter him from being his normal self. He never over reacted or planned any campaign of calumny against his opponents, rather he was calm, gentle and meek and that endeared him to the hearts of so many Nigerians.
Today, Atiku Abubakar is an aspirant and hopefully will become the Presidential flag bearer of PDP in the forthcoming General election.
There are many reasons why I believe that the Turaki Adamawa is the best option for Nigeria to move forward.
(1) ATIKU IS NOT A FANATIC: You will agree with me that the main problem bedevilling Nigeria is that of leaders who are FANATICS. These leaders are always out to suppress those who are not in the same line of religion, political party, region, tribe or kindred with them. Such people are witch-hunters and not leaders.
But in the case of Atiku, he is not fanatical. He doesn’t care if you are Igbo, Hausa or Yoruba. He doesn’t want to know the political party you belong to. To him, religion does not matter. Whether Christian, Muslim, traditionalist, he is just interested in knowing you are a Nigerian and that’s all that matters.
(2) HE IS NOT A SADIST: This is one of the problems we are having with this present administration. Most of the people in this present administration are sadists and that is why the igbos suffer great losses. They have destroyed the businesses of so many Ndi Igbo due to sadism and hatred.
(3) SMART AND STRONG: Atiku Abubakar is energetic, strong and dynamic. With God, he will serve out his tenures without health hitches.
(4) He is not Desperate: Atiku Abubakar is not desperate like most Nigerian politicians. If he was, he would not have listened to the then President Obasanjo to go for a second tenure which was supposed to be his own turn.
(5) HE IS EXPERIENCED: Leadership requires skill and vision and these are both things that work with longevity in private and public lives. You certainly won’t see old people appointed in Turaki’s. Such tales only happen where granpas with analogue ideas operate as leaders.
(6) NNAMDI KANU: Atiku Abubakar would not have sent troops to NK’s house or kill Biafran agitators because he will not consider any region as 3%, rather he would have used other humane ways to solve the problem.
(7) ATIKU IS NOT PROUD: During his days as a senior officer in Nigeria Customs, he was known as a jovial jolly good fellow, one of the reasons his former colleagues are still missing him in the system till date. My close interaction with a senior custom officer who was his junior during his service suggests he was a very kind man and an egalitarian officer in the Customs who didn’t look down on any junior officer or malign those who are not of his tribe or religion, but instead he carries everyone along not minding rank or tribe.
( ATIKU’S LOOKS SAY IT ALL: There is an Igbo adage that says “Anya Ga Eligodu Tutu Onu Elie” which simply means that THE EYES EATS FIRST BEFORE THE MOUTH.
Looking into Atiku Abubakar’s face, you would see a man with big heart. A kind man and a man with conscience. You will behold a man who would not fold his hands and watch the Fulani herdsmen killing and maiming Nigerians. You will see a man who would not regard or refer to any tribe as 3% for not voting him in an election. You will see a human face which is why Nigerians are beckoning on him to come and salvage them at this most trying times of their lives.
9. ATIKU IS A FRIEND OF THE IGBOS AS WELL AS OTHER TRIBES: Atiku Abubakar is known to be close to Igbos as he is to other tribes. With him in Aso Rock, I believe the Igbos will not continue to be sidelined in all spheres of high rank positions in Nigeria. There will be equal right and mutual understanding between people from the six geopolitical zones we have in Nigeria.
With these few reasons, I think it’s time for the PDP delegates to jettison pride and rancor and vote Atiku Abubakar on the day of the PDP Presidential Primaries to make him our flag bearer.
It is also with the above reasons that am calling on Nigerians to #Vote #Atiku #Abubakar and PDP as it has become crystal clear that APC and Buhari have failed us. It’s also clear that PDP is the best option for Nigeria and Atiku is the best pilot to pilot the affairs of a new Nigeria under PDP.
Dear Nigerians, when we think a better Nigeria, let’s think Atiku Abubakar.
Mr. Ogazi Ejesieme is a political analyst from Agulu, Anambra state

For the love of Nigeria
By Atiku Abubakar
Once again, it is that time of the year set aside for us Nigerians to honour members of our country's Armed Forces who fought in the first and second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War and those who served or are still serving in different theatres of war, notably the Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria. While many of us took time off from work and other preoccupations to be with our families over the Christmas and New Year holidays, many Nigerian soldiers and members of other security agencies were in the front lines, ensuring that we were safe, protecting our lives and property, especially in the light of the security alerts over the threat of terrorist bombing during the celebrations. While we ate and drank, they were lying in the trenches, watching out for and poised to quench any sign of trouble. Some have been away from their families, not just during the holidays but for months on end. Some have yet to set eyes on their newborn children. In addition to these are those security personnel missing from the dining tables and warm embraces of families and loved ones, not because they were in the frontline but because they have fallen in battle. They made the ultimate sacrifice: giving their lives that the rest of us may live in peace and safety. They died that we might live. Unfortunately, the frequent headlines about Boko Haram and other violent attacks in the northeast and other parts of Nigeria can submerge the gallantry of our security personnel. As we all know, good news is hardly regarded as news. Little is heard or read about the exact numbers of soldiers who die in the defence of our country. Hardly anything is told of their acts of bravery and their moments of exceptional valour. I recently was informed that on Wednesday, January 10, our gallant Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed around Gamboru Ngala successfully averted what would have been a major devastating suicide attack to be carried out by three female Boko Haram terrorists against innocent citizens in Gamboru town in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State in the early hours of Tuesday.
I admire the bravery of members of our armed forces, and celebrate their hard efforts to keep us safe. My prayer on this day is to see a time soon when the guns and the armoured tanks lie idle because we have no more battles left to fight. My hope for our country is to see a time when neighbours of different tribes and tongues saw one another as brother and sister, when Christians and Muslims regarded each other as one under God who created all, when citizens could express opinions and grievances freely, then there would be no need for insurgency or uprising. We would all live together in peace and harmony. And, yes, our armed forces would have little to do! We must never take for granted the great sacrifice that these brave men and women have made or are making. We must never forget them or their loved ones. On this Armed Forces Remembrance Day, I call on Nigerians all over the world to show respect and love to our security personnel by showing respect and love to one another. When we all live in peace and unity and love, we not only enable steady development and progress in our great country, Nigeria, but we minimise the unnecessary pain, grief and loss of life among our beloved armed forces, who have bravely signed up to keep us all safe and secure. Our fallen heroes and their families are not the only ones who suffer. We all are victims of those who do not want our progress and development and perpetually pit one ethnic or religious group against the other. It is time for Nigerians to remember to say no to divisions and acrimony caused by people with only their selfish interests at heart.
Atiku Abubakar was Vice President of Nigeria, 1999-2007_{For the love of Nigeria
By Atiku Abubakar
Once again, it is that time of the year set aside for us Nigerians to honour members of our country's Armed Forces who fought in the first and second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War and those who served or are still serving in different theatres of war, notably the Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria. While many of us took time off from work and other preoccupations to be with our families over the Christmas and New Year holidays, many Nigerian soldiers and members of other security agencies were in the front lines, ensuring that we were safe, protecting our lives and property, especially in the light of the security alerts over the threat of terrorist bombing during the celebrations. While we ate and drank, they were lying in the trenches, watching out for and poised to quench any sign of trouble. Some have been away from their families, not just during the holidays but for months on end. Some have yet to set eyes on their newborn children. In addition to these are those security personnel missing from the dining tables and warm embraces of families and loved ones, not because they were in the frontline but because they have fallen in battle. They made the ultimate sacrifice: giving their lives that the rest of us may live in peace and safety. They died that we might live. Unfortunately, the frequent headlines about Boko Haram and other violent attacks in the northeast and other parts of Nigeria can submerge the gallantry of our security personnel. As we all know, good news is hardly regarded as news. Little is heard or read about the exact numbers of soldiers who die in the defence of our country. Hardly anything is told of their acts of bravery and their moments of exceptional valour. I recently was informed that on Wednesday, January 10, our gallant Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed around Gamboru Ngala successfully averted what would have been a major devastating suicide attack to be carried out by three female Boko Haram terrorists against innocent citizens in Gamboru town in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State in the early hours of Tuesday.
I admire the bravery of members of our armed forces, and celebrate their hard efforts to keep us safe. My prayer on this day is to see a time soon when the guns and the armoured tanks lie idle because we have no more battles left to fight. My hope for our country is to see a time when neighbours of different tribes and tongues saw one another as brother and sister, when Christians and Muslims regarded each other as one under God who created all, when citizens could express opinions and grievances freely, then there would be no need for insurgency or uprising. We would all live together in peace and harmony. And, yes, our armed forces would have little to do! We must never take for granted the great sacrifice that these brave men and women have made or are making. We must never forget them or their loved ones. On this Armed Forces Remembrance Day, I call on Nigerians all over the world to show respect and love to our security personnel by showing respect and love to one another. When we all live in peace and unity and love, we not only enable steady development and progress in our great country, Nigeria, but we minimise the unnecessary pain, grief and loss of life among our beloved armed forces, who have bravely signed up to keep us all safe and secure. Our fallen heroes and their families are not the only ones who suffer. We all are victims of those who do not want our progress and development and perpetually pit one ethnic or religious group against the other. It is time for Nigerians to remember to say no to divisions and acrimony caused by people with only their selfish interests at heart.
Atiku Abubakar was Vice President of Nigeria, 1999-2007}For the love of Nigeria
By Atiku Abubakar
Once again, it is that time of the year set aside for us Nigerians to honour members of our country's Armed Forces who fought in the first and second World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War and those who served or are still serving in different theatres of war, notably the Boko Haram insurgency in northeast Nigeria. While many of us took time off from work and other preoccupations to be with our families over the Christmas and New Year holidays, many Nigerian soldiers and members of other security agencies were in the front lines, ensuring that we were safe, protecting our lives and property, especially in the light of the security alerts over the threat of terrorist bombing during the celebrations. While we ate and drank, they were lying in the trenches, watching out for and poised to quench any sign of trouble. Some have been away from their families, not just during the holidays but for months on end. Some have yet to set eyes on their newborn children. In addition to these are those security personnel missing from the dining tables and warm embraces of families and loved ones, not because they were in the frontline but because they have fallen in battle. They made the ultimate sacrifice: giving their lives that the rest of us may live in peace and safety. They died that we might live. Unfortunately, the frequent headlines about Boko Haram and other violent attacks in the northeast and other parts of Nigeria can submerge the gallantry of our security personnel. As we all know, good news is hardly regarded as news. Little is heard or read about the exact numbers of soldiers who die in the defence of our country. Hardly anything is told of their acts of bravery and their moments of exceptional valour. I recently was informed that on Wednesday, January 10, our gallant Troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed around Gamboru Ngala successfully averted what would have been a major devastating suicide attack to be carried out by three female Boko Haram terrorists against innocent citizens in Gamboru town in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State in the early hours of Tuesday.
I admire the bravery of members of our armed forces, and celebrate their hard efforts to keep us safe. My prayer on this day is to see a time soon when the guns and the armoured tanks lie idle because we have no more battles left to fight. My hope for our country is to see a time when neighbours of different tribes and tongues saw one another as brother and sister, when Christians and Muslims regarded each other as one under God who created all, when citizens could express opinions and grievances freely, then there would be no need for insurgency or uprising. We would all live together in peace and harmony. And, yes, our armed forces would have little to do! We must never take for granted the great sacrifice that these brave men and women have made or are making. We must never forget them or their loved ones. On this Armed Forces Remembrance Day, I call on Nigerians all over the world to show respect and love to our security personnel by showing respect and love to one another. When we all live in peace and unity and love, we not only enable steady development and progress in our great country, Nigeria, but we minimise the unnecessary pain, grief and loss of life among our beloved armed forces, who have bravely signed up to keep us all safe and secure. Our fallen heroes and their families are not the only ones who suffer. We all are victims of those who do not want our progress and development and perpetually pit one ethnic or religious group against the other. It is time for Nigerians to remember to say no to divisions and acrimony caused by people with only their selfish interests at heart.
Atiku Abubakar was Vice President of Nigeria, 1999-2007

ATIKU ABUBAKAR IS THE ONLY YOUTH FOCUSED PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE

1. Atiku is the bridge between the old and new generation, as he is set to groom youths for takeover in line with #NotTooYoungToRun.

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2. For youths to takeover, there is need to be well groomed and Atiku promised to do that.

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3. Atiku promised youths 40% participation in government, if elected. Is this how you will be watching?

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4. Atiku's campaign is youth driven. He naturally accommodates youths. Interacts with youths on social media and over 50,000 youths are employed under him.

In deed, Atiku is youth focused and he needs your support to stand as bridge in governance.

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WHY ATIKU IS THE CHOICE FOR PRESIDENCY 2019 -PART ONE:

-By Emmanuel Olorunmagba (Coordinator, Project Atiku 2019)

In 1998 Atiku Abubakar was elected Governor of Adamawa State, but Chief Olusegun Obasanjo considering his (Atiku's) worth, experience, managerial skill, job creation ability with other undeniable proofs and also saw in Atiku, a team player, a man of great value that can help him win his presidential election and greatly contribute in servicing the country. Hence, he chose him as his running mate.

They won the election and Atiku became the First Vice President of Federal Republic of Nigeria at the beginning of the Forth Republic in 1999.

Atiku headed the Economic Team under President Obasanjo and grew the economy of Nigeria that saw the GDP growth of 7% from the 3% as at the time they took over. This shot the GDP from $36 billion to $166.4 billion and our foreign reserve from $2 billion to $43 billion.

In addition Atiku oversaw the telecommunication revolution in Nigeria that has not only created millions of jobs both directly and indirectly, but has also given us the opportunity to interact with the rest of the world right from our sitting rooms and offices. Also a tool to fight injustice in any government without all of us been locked up and forgotten in kirikiri maximum prison like in 1984/85.

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ATIKU AGAIN COMMISERATES WITH PEOPLE OF BENUE AFTER THE MASS BURIAL OF 73 CORPSES

Arise News247 reports that Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President of Nigeria has commiserated with the people and government of Benue State, after the mass burial of 73 people massacred by Fulani Herdsmen, during the recent attacks on Logo and Guma Local Governments, Benue State.

Arise News247 gathered that Atiku could not attend the burial because he was not in the country as at the day of the mass burial.

He thus tweeted on his official handle: “My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Benue as they bury their dead and mourn those killed in the bloodletting of last week.”

It is of note that before this tweet, Atiku had issued a statement immediately after the attacks condemning the killings and commiserated with the people of Benue.

Nigerians have expressed their utter disappointments at President Muhamadu Buhari who neither attended the burial nor sent any delegate from the presidency.

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