Top politicians including former Vice President Muhammad Namadi Sambo; former Niger State Governor, Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu; former foreign affairs minister and special adviser to the late former Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Chief Tom Ikimi, on Wednesday, stormed the International Conference Centre, (ICC) Abuja for the official declaration of former vice president, Atiku Abubakar.
Also at the venue were Adamawa State Governor Umaru Fintiri; Josephine Anenih; Senator Dino Melaye and Ambassador Roland Omowa.
Speaking at the occasion, Governor Fintiri said the former vice president is the most experienced person in the race for the PDP’s ticket and the country’s topmost position.
According to a report by the Daily Trust, Fintiri said Atiku’s lack of victory over the years, might have been for a purpose like this moment, “like 2023 when Nigeria will be led by a person of his capacity, acumen and pedigree to lead the country after colossal damage meted on it by the fallen APC.”
He said, “Atiku Abubakar is well prepared to lead Nigeria at his most demanding moment. He built a world-class university in the heart of the most educationally disadvantaged region in Nigeria. He has created wealth and provided jobs as a politician. His democratic credentials are unequalled. He is the President that will unite and secure the country, salvage the economy and create jobs for our citizens.”