2023 Presidency: Atiku Makes Fresh Promises to Nigerians

2023 Presidency: Atiku Makes Fresh Promises to Nigerians

  • Atiku Abubakar is not joking when he says he has better plans for the good people of Nigeria if given an opportunity to serve in 2023
  • In the buildup of the forthcoming general elections, the PDP flagbearer maintained that the party would remodel Nigeria to become great again
  • Atiku made this vow during the flag-off of his presidential campaign in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital, on Monday, October 10

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s standard bearer, Atiku Abubakar, in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, on Monday, October 10, flagged off his campaign with a pledge to revitalize the economy, fight insecurity and unite Nigerians, Vanguard reported.

But five aggrieved governors stayed away from the campaign, deepening further the rift in the party.

PDP, Akwa Ibom state, Uyo, 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar
Atiku assures PDP will rebuild Nigeria if given an opportunity in 2023. Photo credit: PDP Social Media Observer Group
Source: Facebook

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However, governors and stakeholders of the South-South geo-political zone on the platform of the party had at a meeting on Sunday night, October 9, vowed to unite and work hard towards rescuing Nigeria from its present morass during the 2023 general elections.

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Speaking at the rally, Abubakar said:

“Nigeria wants to be like Akwa Ibom. You know why? Because since 1999, you have not changed party, but you can see the development that is taking place here in Akwa Ibom.
“So, today (yesterday), we have inaugurated the flag off of our campaign to rescue Nigeria from hunger, to rescue Nigeria from poverty, and also bring back the unity that we require in this country.
“I want to appeal to all Nigerians, I am standing in Akwa Ibom today to ask them to vote for PDP.”

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As the electioneering campaigns for the 2023 elections commenced nationwide, more controversies resulting from internal wrangling have emerged among the leading All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Recall that both APC and PDP have been able to manage their differences and had beehttps://admin.legit.ng/postsn engaging stakeholders in meetings in order to resolve their internal crisis, but efforts seem not to be yielding as positive results as expected.

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2023: Finally, Tinubu breaks silence on Muslim-Muslim ticket, says Dogara, Babachir’s “gang are impostors”

The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally replied to claims by former House Speaker Yakubu Dogara and a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, regarding the Muslim-Muslim ticket.

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Tinubu, reacting angrily, described Dogara and Lawal's gang and the group they represent as a band of impostors.

This was as he declared that the former Speaker is no longer a member of the ruling party and so cannot be said to be speaking for any group of APC members.

Source: Legit.ng

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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.