I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria

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I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by alphonsojaybaz(op): 6:43pm On Aug 23, 2025

Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has reaffirmed that his main focus is a better Nigeria, not a desperate pursuit of the presidency. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Speaking on Saturday in Lagos during an affirmation ceremony where key figures from the PDP and Labour Party officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku – represented by Prof. Ola Olateju of Achievers University, Owo – said the coalition was more of a national movement than a traditional political party.

“Atiku Abubakar’s plan is to build a better Nigeria. So, it’s not about him being the president. It’s about having a government that will deliver for Nigerians,” Olateju stated.

The former PDP leader recently resigned from the party alongside other opposition figures to join the ADC. He stressed that the new movement is aimed at repositioning the country amid economic hardship, subsidy removal, and inflation.

Atiku also assured that ADC’s 2027 presidential candidate would emerge through a free and fair process, adding:

“The point is a better Nigeria, not Atiku for president at all costs, not Obi for president at all costs. Whoever picks the ticket shall represent the collective voice and aspiration of Nigerians.”

He urged Nigerians to support the coalition, expressing confidence that with collective effort and divine guidance, the ADC could deliver competent, compassionate leadership to move Nigeria towards prosperity.

https://eyesoflagos.com/im-not-desperate-to-be-president-my-priority-is-a-better-nigeria-atiku/

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by SocialJustice: 6:47pm On Aug 23, 2025

Lol, 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Desperado. Old man go be available to your family. The presidency isn't for spent politicians.

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by Commentor: 6:50pm On Aug 23, 2025

This man.

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by Osebanjo(m): 6:51pm On Aug 23, 2025

LOL. Even deep within you, you sure know you are lying though but continue.

There’s no crime in having a desire anyway. Give me your ideas and every policies you’d love to implement and suppprt me come 2027 so I can do all that on your behalf sir since you are not desperate. 😉

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by AWONEYAN(m): 6:56pm On Aug 23, 2025

You are not desperate to rule...but you have been desperate moving from PDP, ACN ,PDP, APC, PDP for the past 20 years as a regular customer.

U make me remember lie Muhammad today

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by jogojogo: 7:04pm On Aug 23, 2025

Atiku Don loose up. He dey fear to contest. He no want make them flog am blue black. Leave the ticket for that man wey dey talk like woman make him try one more time

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by Toruibestate(m): 7:10pm On Aug 23, 2025

Is this not like the 7th time you are applying?

Ehn? Seventy years old man?

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by Streetinvestor2: 7:48pm On Aug 23, 2025

Anyone that wins the coalition ticket in free and fair election is OK
We will gladly vote the person. As sw president has never been an option.
And obi too must not be the president as it is not his birth right.

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by yarimo(m): 8:16pm On Aug 23, 2025

And you couldn't better your small LGA in Adamawa state as Vice president for 8 years

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by omenka(m): 8:25pm On Aug 23, 2025*

You are desperate, but one other thing I'm very sure of is that you're nowhere as desperate as Gringori. And he will not see shishi no matter the amount of catering services he renders pro bono at children's birthday parties.

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by RollinTNDA: 9:43pm On Aug 23, 2025

Dj play me Desperate Chicks grin

Make Atiku and Obi open Suya joint
They will be more successful in that business than to come president

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by Melagros(m): 9:45pm On Aug 23, 2025

COMRADES are speechless, politicians will always be politicians thinking that we don't decipher their inner thoughts

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by PlushyRealtor: 9:45pm On Aug 23, 2025

Then leave it for someone that's fit and have a blue print on how to make Nigeria work again by moving the country from a consuming nation to a productive nation.

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by jubrilELsudan: 9:45pm On Aug 23, 2025

LIES......PERSON WEY DON CAMP ALL THE POWERFUL BABALAWOS AND ALFAS AND IMAMS AND SHIEKS FOR HIM HOUSE TO MAKE SURE HIM WIN THE ELECTION BY THUNDER BY FIRE

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by Samajogs: 9:46pm On Aug 23, 2025

Editing PO Speech... All in a desperate attempt to secure Power. Atiku not desperate, I laugh in Chapters and verses

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by PerfectStranger(m): 9:46pm On Aug 23, 2025

We know oga desperado.

Same story lines they use to campaign for their pocket.

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by DeltaBachelor(m): 9:46pm On Aug 23, 2025

Okay sir. We have heard you sir

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by helinues: 9:46pm On Aug 23, 2025

Familiar lyrics from the politicians which is now stale

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by WorldRichest: 9:46pm On Aug 23, 2025*

We don hear, but you will never ever rule Nigeria again. No be only you get stealing tricks for Nigeria. You were VP and you sold over 100 legacy companies established by our founding fathers to yourself, your family and your friends.

You sold NEPA, NITEL, Nigerian Airways, Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mills, Osogbo Steel Rolling Mills, Delta Steel Rolling Mills, Eleme Petrochemical Company, and several others at give away price to yourself. You even said in your campaign the other time that you will sell NNPC, You will never ever get that opportunity again,

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by Hellisreal70: 9:47pm On Aug 23, 2025

Then support obi as president comes 2027.

Better nigeria is possible.

Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by ZACHIE: 9:48pm On Aug 23, 2025

Same way no snakes desires to sting any rat.

It is just it's meal it is looking for.

Wise Atiku, well done .

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by Samajogs: 9:48pm On Aug 23, 2025

The next thing Atiku will do is to start sharing food and giving out donation. All na desperation

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by TimeManager(m): 9:48pm On Aug 23, 2025

omenka:
You are desperate, but one other thing I'm very of is that you're nowhere as desperate as Gringori. And he will not see shishi no matter the amount of catering services he renders pro bono at children's birthday parties.

Baba, why so wicked, Lol

-Kiss the truth!

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by merits(m): 9:48pm On Aug 23, 2025

alphonsojaybaz:
https://eyesoflagos.com/im-not-desperate-to-be-president-my-priority-is-a-better-nigeria-atiku/

Then leave the 2027 election for others to contest if you are not desperate that is when I can believe you.

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by papiwyte(m): 9:48pm On Aug 23, 2025

You are better than Peter obi the desperado
40 character wahala grin

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by oxygenlove(m): 9:51pm On Aug 23, 2025

That “Emilokan” statement from Tinubu that year pained some people ehnnn…. Only one time baba contest.. Him win ham straight up…

Pikin wey dem born since Atiku dey contest don graduate.😃.. Baba still dey do “I’m not desperate”

Pele… Mr Despirado.

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by ablejesus26(m): 9:53pm On Aug 23, 2025

papiwyte:
You are better than Peter obi the desperado
40 character wahala

No wahala.
Make Him keep him 6m votes if Him get the tickets, Nigerians that have something doing with their lives will add Obi's 6m vote for Him so We can be free from this TOTAL Disgrace and FAILURE called Tinubu cheesy

😁😁.

The man dey make business stress.

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by Davimuyi: 9:56pm On Aug 23, 2025

Why are you s full of propaganda. Atiku is the highest employer of labour in adamawa after the government

yarimo:
And you couldn't better your small LGA in Adamawa state as Vice president for 8 years

Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by PheelzAlmighty: 10:10pm On Aug 23, 2025

Cold lamba grin

If you know, you know jare. These politicians go whine you

Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by aylipple: 10:14pm On Aug 23, 2025

When you hear a Nigerian politician say things like "I'm not desperate...", just know that one is the most desperate of all especially when he is Alh. Atiku Abubakar, GCON.

If you're not desperate, Sir can you just confirm it to us by pulling your weight behind Peter Obi or publicly declaring before a world press conference that you'll run and should you win, won't stay in office for more than one term irrespective of your constitutional right to seek a second term?

It's either Atiku is diabolically desperate that he still wants to contest for Presidency of Nigeria after a record 5th unsuccessful attempt or there's something he knows about Peter Obi that the rest of us don't know of that won't make him support the former Anambra governor.

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Re: I Am Not Desperate To Be President, My Priority Is A Better Nigeria – Atiku by MaziObinnaokija: 10:22pm On Aug 23, 2025

same music with Papa OSELOKA, ALAGULU OF AGULU LAND. #GBAJUE grin

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