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I arrived in Yola not long ago, preparatory to casting my vote in the Saturday, 25 February presidential election. -AA #VotePDP https:///pA9Du6ZuIg

Earlier today, I was pleased to receive a delegation from the @UNDP led by Ambassador Mohamed Yahya, @Mo_UNDP. Our discussions bordered on possible collaboration for a better Nigeria. I look forward to working with them on these future opportunities. -AA https:///WR8FE50pUp

The man of the people
The only experience one among the candidate
The man who have everything it takes to save Nigeria from it doom's day
I speak for all nigerians when I say it's atiku we want

With Jigawa, our Recover Nigeria mission has gone through all the states of the Northwest of the country. We are happy with the responses that we got from all the states, but Jigawa brought a memorable capping. As ONE, we shall get it done. -AA #RecoverJigawaWithPDP https:///864Y7iBTwW

Atiku is the man with experience who can actually save this country from falling inside a deep well
He has experience
The wisdom
The team and even the money to do so
I speak for everybody when I say it's atiku we want

Th Director of the Labour Party, LP, presidential campaign council in Bauchi State, Alhassan Bawu has dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).


Bawu whose defection is coming three weeks before the presidential election said he defected to the PDP to support the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.

Speaking with journalists on Tuesday in Bauchi, he said the entire LP leaders in the Northeast had joined the PDP.
He disclosed that the defectors believed Atiku had the capacity to lead Nigeria.

Bawu said the LP lacked structure at ward, local and State levels, hence their decision to defect to PDP.
He said: “We believe the LP is not strong enough to win a single seat in the North-East.

“We are officially declaring that all the North-East executives of Labour Party are defecting to PDP to support Atiku.

“We don’t want to waste our votes, and we want to use this time to mobilise votes to who has the capacity to win the election.”

Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar has said that he is in touch with the presidential candidate of the New Nigerian People Party (NNPP) Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso for possible support.

In an interview with BBC Hausa service, Atiku said he is also holding talks with the Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi.
He said the duo of Obi and Kwankwaso are not in anyway a threat to his chances in the election.

“I see no threat because we are not together with them (Kwankwaso and Obi). We are in talk with them, one of them may possibly come,” he said.
On the lingering PDP Crisis, Atiku said, “Each party has its internal crisis, we are still talking with them. Most are neither in PDP nor in other parties and definitely that will not make us loose the election because we okay with the elections preparations for now.

“Elections now is not like in the past when a governor will dictate who to vote for, elections today is in the hands of the voters.”
The presidential candidate also promised to open all Nigeria’s borders if elected president.

By Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja

LESS than 30 days to the presidential election, the youths of Rivers state have reiterated their commitment to vote for the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar.
They explained that the person of Atiku Abubakar is far above all other presidential candidates across all political parties in the country, stating that there is no basis for comparing Atiku with any other.
Atiku understands how to bring deliberate steps and actions to create big ripple effects that can impact an economy and make life far more abundant for the people”, he said

Speaking on unemployment, he explained that Atiku had taken many unemployed youths out of the streets through his many businesses in Rivers state, adding that in his home state of Adamawa, he had also created over 50,000 direct jobs and 250,000 indirect ones.


A member of the Directorate of Youth in the PDP Presidential Campaign Council, and DG Okrika LGA of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Hon. Onengiye Leonard Tamunoigbeinbia spoke on behalf of the youths, in a statement obtained by our correspondent, during the weekend, in Abuja.
He said: “There is no basis for comparing Atiku with other presidential candidates because out of all the presidential candidates, he is the only one with Presidential campaign experience, most of the other candidates are running for the office of the president for the first time.
In an interview by BBC pidgin, our dear Governor had already declared that it is better to be with PDP that has malaria than to go with the APC that has stage 3 cancer that is equated to death without remedy.

“We have already pitched our tent with the People’s Democratic Party in Rivers state and it is rather too late to make Rivers people return to stage 3 cancer because we might not survive the blow. Like our lord Jesus Christ said in the Holy Bible in the Book of Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”

Speaking further, Onengiye explained that Atiku’s treasures which are his investments and businesses are majorly in Rivers state, indicating this his heart is with Rivers state.
Like the now trending song of our dear Governor “nye nde ba, nye nde ba, nye nde ba, which in encapsulation means, scratch my back and I will scratch your back. Atiku has cited most of his investments and companies in Rivers state which have given employment to our people and helped to build our IGR, this he has done to scratch our backs and we will return the favor.

“Atiku has the prerequisite experience, contacts both internationally and across the country, and has impacted many lives through his many philanthropic works.

Atiku is the ma we all want
A better Nigeria is what we all stand for

#organizingforaction

Atiku all the way���
2023 for atiku



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Former Governor of Adamawa Umaru Jibrilla Bindow declare total support to PDP/Atiku Abubakar. What a great move✔�
The Recovery Team is Team we all must be part. Together we can make history.
#RecoverNigeria
#Atikuorganizingforaction https:///JTKe6cpvjI

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), has said that former governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose and his political associates are working for the victory of the party flag bearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the February 25 election.
The PCC said that neither Fayose nor his supporters have come openly to say that they have rejected Atiku as the presidential candidate of the party, saying their rejection of membership of the campaign council was hinged on its composition.
“I don’t see Fayose and his supporters not supporting Atiku, even though they are not participating in the campaign. By rejecting their appointment into the presidential campaign council is not enough to say that they have rejected Atiku. I know some of them that are working behind the scenes for Atiku.

“I don’t believe in speculation, remember that Joju, the biological son of Fayose is a candidate for the House of Representatives for Ekiti Central Constituency 1 on the platform of the PDP. He would work for his son and he would want him to win the election. Fayose has not come out openly to say that he was not supporting Atiku Abubakar. If he has not said so, every other thing remains speculation, until he comes out to say so.

That he is not joining us in the campaign is not enough to conclude that he won’t support Atiku. If you watch the video of the flag-off campaign of Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan, even Governor Nyesom Wike who, is leading the G-5 governors, was still shouting the PDP slogan. If you want to count the number of governors on the platform of the PDP today, the G5 governors would still be counted.”

On what the party is doing to bring the aggrieved PDP members on board, Odeyemi said that one of the committees from the PCC has been assigned to reach out to them. “You would soon see the result. The leadership would still reach out to them to let them know why they should support Atiku.”

He boasted that the PDP would win the presidential election with about 80 per cent of the votes from the state, saying that Ekiti State is regarded as a one of the PDP states.
Be rest assured that the result of the coming presidential election will be a different ball game. I can also assure you that 90 per cent of those who went to Social Democratic Party (SDP) are back into the PDP. Don’t be surprised that when the result of the presidential election is announced, we won’t score less than 80 per cent regardless of the fact that APC has a sitting governor

We can't fold our hands and let the country be destroyed. Let's unite together for a better Nigeria with Atiku and Okowa in the next 52 days
#AtikuOrganizingForAction
While the Minister of Agriculture in Benin Rep is busy placing his country on the global map for cotton production, our own man is busy clearing bush with billions! Nigeria needs an @Atiku @IAOkowa led PDP Govt..This tragic trajectory has to stop!
#AtikuOkowaOrganizingForAction https:///sGHBGeqJKG

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has reiterated his earlier promise to address the security and economic challenges bedeviling the country if elected president of Nigeria in 2023.
The former Nigerian vice-president said this on Tuesday at the PDP presidential campaign rally in Katsina.

“I promise to enhance the security situation and the economy to boost business activities, if elected,” he said.
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Atiku, in Katsina, reiterates vow to boost security, economy, donates ₦50m to victims of bandits’ attack
By Guardian Nigeria
20 December 2022 | 5:56 pm

Atiku Abubakar (4th from left) took his quest for the Nigerian presidency to Katsina on Tuesday.

Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, has reiterated his earlier promise to address the security and economic challenges bedeviling the country if elected president of Nigeria in 2023.


The former Nigerian vice-president said this on Tuesday at the PDP presidential campaign rally in Katsina.

“I promise to enhance the security situation and the economy to boost business activities, if elected,” he said.

Atiku noted that the PDP was determined to move the country forward and called on Nigerians to come out in their numbers to vote for the party’s candidates in the 2023 general election.

Speaking further, Atiku said the PDP has done a lot in developing Katsina State, hence the need for the people to reciprocate by voting for its candidates in 2023.

Earlier, the national chairman of the PDP, Iyorchia Ayu, said Katsina was the second home of Atiku.

He said that it was high time for those who left the party to come back and move it forward.
Also speaking, Atiku’s running mate and governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, said that the party has the ability to take the country out of the challenges bedeviling it.

I see atiku emerging as the winner

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has been hit with massive defections as over 90,000 party members defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senator Iyorchia Au, the national chairman of the opposition party, officially received the defectors on Tuesday, December 20 A former Secretary to the Government of Katsina state under Governor Aminu Bello Masari was said to be among the defectors.
Katsina state - The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Katsina state said on Tuesday, December 20, that it received over 90,000 defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other parties ahead of the 2023 general election. Vanguard reported that the defectors were received at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in Katsina metropolis during the campaign rally organised for the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/politics/1510640-huge-setback-tinubu-92000-apc-members-defect-pdp-buharis-home-state/
breakdown of the numbers indicates that 49,000 APC members decamped to PDP from Katsina Zone while 23,000 decamped from Funtua zone and another 19,000 from Daura Zone, making a total of 91,000 decampees from the three senatorial zones in the state
The defectors from the Daura Zone were reportedly represented by Alhaji Yahaya Kwande while those from the Funtua zone were represented by Alhaji Baba Yale Yaro.

"Before proceeding to the ground for the grand rally of our great party, the @OfficialPDPNig, in Katsina, I undertook two important activities. First was the visit to the Yar’Adua family house, where I cut my political teeth. https:///Ie1zNqLL4S
The second activity was a meeting with stakeholders in Katsina State to discuss our Recover Nigeria plans.
I am happy with the outcome of the two events because both centred on consulting with the people and ensuring that the PDP wins Katsina State in record figures. -AA #RecoverKatsinaWithPDP

"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. https:///4iikBT9yRE"
At our stakeholders' engagements which included religious leaders, professional groups, socio-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

"Earlier today, I met with the @OfficialPDPNig Kogi stakeholders. The essence of my meeting was to resolve internal differences and find ways to unite to Recover Nigeria. https:///SieYlImgLO
I encouraged former governor H.E Ibrahim Idris to lead the initiative to reconcile the stakeholders to ensure a united front for electoral success. We all have a role to play in our quest to win the election. As one, we can get it done. -AA[size=8pt][/size]

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"My team and I just ended a meeting with traditional rulers in Imo State under the auspices of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers and the Chairmanship of HRH Dr E. C. Okeke, CFR, Ezeudo II of Amaifeke. Our engagement was robust and reassuring. https:///UDiNt6jef5
I'm also grateful to the monarchs for sharing their time and for the wealth of their insights. -AA

"At our presidential campaign rally in Owerri today, I reminded Imolites of my long-standing relationship with the state of The Eastern Heartland. https:///MGgQ4Br6iG
I made it clear to the people of Imo that their vote for me and the PDP in the upcoming election is a vote for the protection of the interest of the Imo people. https:///dn9n3c3sqt
And I most sincerely appreciate the massive crowd that came to our rally and the enthusiasm with which they came to the arena. -AA #RecoverImoWithPDP

Nasarawa, we are on our way!

#RecoverNigeria
#RecoveryTeam https:///Ov14dFMLMG

By John Alechenu, Abuja
The Atiku-Okowa presidential campaign has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party, candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has better plans for People Living With Disabilities, PLWDs,than any other candidate in the 2023 presidential contest.

The campaign also described as laughable claims by Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, James Lalu, that Atiku Abubakar abandoned PLWDs in their hour of need.
National Deputy Director, Atiku/Okowa PWDs campaign council, Dr. Chidi Olujie, said this in Abuja, on Sunday
Dr. Chidi said, “Your response to PDP presidential candidate Atiku’s message passed on the inauguration day of the PDP Campaign Council for PLWDs is somewhat laughable and, at the same time, disappointing.
You claim Buhari has done a lot for PWDs and yes, he is our best friend, then unashamedly accuse His Excellency Atiku for the majority of states’ failure to sign the Disability Bill into Law, yet Atiku has never been president; please, does it make sense.

“May I also remind you that Nigeria ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD) in 2007 and its Optional Protocol in 2010, during which PDP was in power?

“Again states like Abia, Sokoto, Bauchi, Jigawa, Edo, and many others, are strong PDP states that have already passed the bill into law.

“If others have not, the onus falls on your government to make directives for such bills to be passed into law.

“The National government passed the Disability bill, and we should commend it for that, but what about implementation? Look at the current state of special schools for children with disabilities.
What about the adoption of Sign Language as a national language? What about reviewing the Nigerian constitution for inclusive political participation of PWDs?

“Need I remind you that when the Plateau State Disability bill passed into law and implemented by creating a Disability Commission to which you, yourself, were a chairperson, it was PDP in total control.

“Both then Speaker of the House of Assembly, Simon Lalong, and the then governor, Sen. Joshua Chibi Dariye, were the ones that signed it, and they were in PDP.”

He further said, “The truth is that the government under APC has tried but has not done enough for PWDs. We need to adopt Sign Language and recognize it as one of the official languages recognized by our constitution.

“We need constitutional reforms to allow affirmative action to enable political inclusion and governance of PWDs, and this is precisely what Atiku will do for us as president of Nigeria
“I would have said more because we have more in store for PWDs, but to avoid our ideas getting stolen to enrich self-seeking politicians.

“I will appeal to all sound-minded PWDs and their families to trust in PDP for the change we have always dreamt of

Abuja, it’s intense! #RecoverAbujaWithPDP -AA https:///jRGLKwP5iX



Atiku at abuja

"Late yesterday night, I met with the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji. And this morning, the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Lawal, hosted my team and I at his palace. The love we received on the streets of Osogbo and Ede was electric. https:///zDkkeksyZ2"
My appreciation to the two townships and their stools is absolute. -AA #AtikuInOsun"

"I met with religious and community leaders, students and traders in Osun State. They agree about the failure of APC and share their hopes in our Recover Nigeria mission. https:///ZE8ba7a0jQ
I told them that the one party that can secure the lives of Nigerians, end hunger and reduce poverty is the only party with a track record of such lofty achievements—the @OfficialPDPNig. As ONE, we shall get it done. -AA #AtikuInOsun

Our #RecoverNigeria movement landed in Lagos today, and it was an opportunity to speak to Lagosians about my long relationship with the city of Lagos. https:///gMeanCgpet
I assured our supporters in Lagos that when the PDP returns to power after the federal and state elections, Lagosians have a lot to benefit from our policies ranging from restructuring, infrastructure development
and empowering startups to create more opportunities that will engender economic growth and development. -AA

Photostory: Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso Attend Town Hall Meeting

The presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party, Peter Obi and of New Nigeria Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have shown up for the town hall organised by Arise TV.

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, was listed as one of the participants but his campaign team had stated that he would not be attending the event.

"It has been seven days since my dialogue with some of Nigeria’s critical stakeholders in the Creative & Cultural Industries (CCI). /1 https:///G4oCIuThZp
I have had a little time to review further and must say, I was particularly impressed by how well-prepared, diligent and detailed the presentations were, each of which was divided into themes of music, art, film & broadcasting, fashion and a digitised future.
As the owner of a TV and radio enterprise myself (Gotel), I am indeed one of you, and I deeply understand the many challenges you are currently facing first-hand.
I want to thank you all for your resilient honesty in defining the unfortunate hurdles stopping us all, as one nation, from seeing our full creative potential.
I also want to thank you for so passionately redefining Nigeria’s image to one of creative excellence—despite the challenges faced.
Through your varied artistic expressions and vibrant means of storytelling, you are our foremost ambassadors, collectively creating a worldwide cultural roar whereby every African on this planet must be proud.
If given the opportunity, as your president, I will make it my priority to reignite this renaissance with the homely support it truly deserves.

I look forward to more catalysing engagements with this mighty industry of opportunity, which has already powerfully proved itself in so many ways. -AA #AtikuMeetsCreativeIndustry