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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said defeating President Muhammadu Buhari will be a cakewalk for him if the president runs against him in 2019.

BY SAMUEL OGUNDIPEDEC 02, 2017

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said defeating President Muhammadu Buhari will be a cakewalk for him if the president runs against him in 2019.


Mr. Abubakar said Mr. Buhari has become politically weak after squandering the goodwill Nigerians accorded him during the 2015 elections.

“I will definitely beat him this time. He has wasted a lot of his massive goodwill,” Mr. Abubakar said.

The former vice-president was interviewed by Dele Momodu for his column which was published Saturday in The Boss Newspaper he publishes.

He said many associates of Mr. Buhari are furious, but they are silent about their disapproval of the president and are waiting for the right time to strike back.

“A lot of people are disgruntled but keeping quiet and lying low,” Mr. Abubakar said. “Our youths are suffering terribly and now they are being sold into slavery.”

“Everyone knows my track record of inviting and attracting a good team and giving them the opportunity to work professionally. Nigerians are tired of leaders who cannot think big and work big,” he added.

Mr. Abubakar said he would be ready from day one should Nigerians elect him president in 2019.

Mr. Abubakar, vice-president from 1999-2007, dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress last week Friday, citing alleged failure by the Buhari administration to improve the quality of life in the country and neglect of the youth in federal cabinet appointment.

His political allies have indicated that Mr. Abubakar was on his way to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, which has opened its doors to him.

The national spokesperson for the APC, Bolaji Abdullahi, countered Mr. Abubakar’s assertion, saying Mr. Buhari would handily beat the former president should he stand for re-election.

“I believe that the reasons Nigerians voted for President Buhari in 2015 are still pertinent. They voted President Buhari because they needed a leader who has integrity, strong on corruption and capable of defeating Boko Haram."

“If he stands for election in 2019, we believe Nigerians would still vote for him,” Mr. Abdullahi told PREMIUM TIMES by telephone Saturday afternoon.

President Buhari has not yet declared his intention to seek re-election although his recent actions and comments have strongly suggested he will.


http://saharareporters.com/2017/12/02/i-will-easily-defeat-buhari-2019-atiku

Of course in biafla. Infact, you don't even have to contest, IPOB has already nominated you as cownu's successor .

That one no be news. Given a neutral ground, Evans the kidnapper will floor the Daura mumu come 2019

We will not vote for u come 19

WHAT'S THE POINT OF YOUTHS AND FUTURE OF TOMORROW WHILST OLD CARGOES ARE STILL FIGHTING FOR LEADERSHIP?

python1:
Of course in biafla. Infact, you don't even to contest, IPOB has already nominated you as cownu's successor .

As usual. Biafra ga atu gi ime nkpuke

massinola:
As usual. Biafra ga atu gi ime nkpuke

Which language dis one dey speak?

python1:
Which language dis one dey speak?

Alaye gbenu da ke. Shut up

massinola:
That one no be news. Given a neutral ground, Evans the kidnapper will floor the Daura mumu come 2019

Mmmm
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The last time in an online poll , Mr Stone defeated Buhari so if ordinary stone will achieve such feat, how much more Atiku?

How i wish say nobody go vote at all sef!

Buhari will defeat you before 12 noon on election day

I wonder why Atiku is this delusional, he's building his assaults from the reactionary support he's getting from a political fringes whose bloc votes couldn't retain an incumbent President in Aso Rock, and he believes he stands any chance.

python1:
Of course in biafla. Infact, you don't even have to contest, IPOB has already nominated you as cownu's successor .

he should dream on.
I'm not even sure he will make it in PDP's primaries.

What lubbish is this nonsense?? No lefelendum no erecshon.

No be by mouth, until then.

PDP should ensure to give their worthless ticket to atiku

I can see BMC crews doing their job as usual

Atiku... Say this wen u become PDP's presidential candidate... Dat should be ur target first...

One thing is certain - the Buhari administration has performed well below expectations, which will cause some of the president's supporters to consider an alternative (even if it's not an ideal one).
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GEJ is a good example of how massive goodwill can be wasted very quickly. Most of those who supported him in 2011 were seriously against him in 2015. PMB was rejected several times by the electorate, but because the people's choice due to GEJ's cluelesness. Who says the same thing can't happen in 2019 (Atiku acceptance) due to PMB's ineptitude.
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The president's handlers and supporters can deceive themselves all they like. Afterall, Okukpe, Omokri, Abati, etc said worse things. They can continue in their false sense of power, but understand that the day of reckoning beckons.
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My advice to the administration is to pay attention to the complaints of citizens (and not just wave them away as opposition propaganda). They've still got over 15 months sway the people.
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While I'll most likely be voting for PMB, sacking this government in 2019 will send a clear message to politicians and political parties that incumbency is no more a powerful weapon. If you disappoint, you get voted out. Period!

Keep dreaming... what a sweet dream. Pray to God that PDP give you the presidential ticket.