ATIKU Abubakar, former vice-president of Nigeria, has began the race towards the 2019 presidential election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party with a flag off of his campaign consultation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on Tuesday.

The event which took place at the banquet hall of the Rivers State Governor’s Office, Port Harcourt was chaired by Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers State, and had in attendance the former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel; former Governor of Enugu State and one-time National Chairman of the PDP, Okwesilieze Nwodo; Deputy Majority Leader of the Senate, Senator Abdul Ningi; Senator Lee Ledogo Maeba; former Minister of Justice and Attorney-General, Michael Aondoakaa; amongst many others.

In his opening speech, the former vice-president reiterated his commitment towards the creation of a new Nigeria devoid of favouritism, segregation and ethnicity but one built on a foundation of industrialization and economical revolution.

Atiku disclosed that the problem of Nigeria is not the lack of resources or skilled manpower but the lack of leadership willpower that is needed to make conscious decisions and give adequate directions.

In his remark, Governor Wike declared that the position of the President is solely for an individual with experience and track record for excellence. He disclosed that Atiku posses the needed track records and has what it takes to make Nigeria great.

– Mar. 27, 2018 @ 16:45 GMT |