2023: Why I Will Hand Over Power to Youths, Atiku Reveals

2023: Why I Will Hand Over Power to Youths, Atiku Reveals

  • A presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party Atiku Abubakar has called for more youth involvement in politics
  • Atiku during a meeting with his support group disclosed he would run a transitional administration, one that would be youth-inclusive
  • The Nigerian influential politician noted that he would mentor the younger generation and hand over power to them

A presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to hand over power to youths if elected president of the country.

He made this assertion during a meeting with leaders of over 200 support groups and the leadership of TeeCom across the country in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the national publicity secretary, Atiku Support Organisation, Dr Victor Moses, Atiku expressed delight that more young people were now participating in politics, The Punch reports.

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2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar, Atiku Support Organisation
Atiku to work more with the youth and transit power to the young generation. Photo credit: Atiku Abubakar
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The former Vice-President added that he would mentor the young generation and hand over his political structure to them.

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Atiku said:

“I will mentor you and hand over power to you.”

The call

Atiku Support Organisation, however, urged youths to support Atiku, noting they would have more opportunities under him.

Major boost for Atiku, as governor Fintiri backs presidential ambition

The incumbent governor of Adamawa state, Ahmadu Fintiri has called for the support of ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Fintiri made this call on Sunday, April 3 on his return to Yola the state capital after three weeks’ absence from the state.

The governor described Atiku as the best fit for the party, stating that his influence and pedigree pose a greater threat to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).

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Whilst Nigerians at home and abroad are looking forward to electing a new leader in 2023, traders in the market are seeking a figure that would change the leadership style of the country.

In a chat with Legit.ng, a trader who sells foodstuff items at the market told our correspondent that the leadership system of Nigeria is like a cycle, it’s static and nothing has changed so far.

According to him, the political parties in Nigeria keep bringing the same people over and over again, with the same mandates and at the end of the day, they assume office and effect nothing positively.

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.