Reactions have trailed the official declaration of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to run for president in the 2023 general elections.
Naija News had earlier reported that Atiku officially declared his 2023 presidential ambition at the International Conference Centre (ICC) in Abuja on Wednesday.
In his declaration speech, the presidential hopeful expressed confidence about clinching the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and winning the 2023 presidential poll.
He had said: “I have never been this optimistic, and with your support and God’s grace, we will get to the promised land.
“This time around is different; our journey will not end at the poll; we will get to work and rescue Nigeria. I invite every Nigerian to join me in this mission to save our dear country.
“Nigeria is a land of possibility. There is no challenging background that will make any Nigerian give up. I am a living witness to what is possible in Nigeria.
“Though we all have different lives and goals and desires we all want one future.”
Nigerians have now taken to social media to express their opinions regarding Atiku’s official presidential declaration.
See some of the reactions below:
@KemiOlunloyo wrote: “We are NOT RECYCLING LEADERS anymore Mr Atiku‼️”
@Obiajuru_Ezeudu wrote: “2023 will shock many of you politicians. I voted for you in 2019, will never vote for you again. You are not different. Same story every year.”
@krisketa wrote: “Your 1st job should be restructuring. When the entire nation depends on the centre, it’s difficult to manage resources which in turn make states uninterested in developing their resources. The states should be giving to the centre and not what is practised today.”
@AfrikaAnalyst wrote: “Your presidency would undermine the unity of Nigeria. The best way you can contribute to the unity of Nigeria and not damage it is by not running. Rest!”
@musagoyo wrote: “I’ve always been fascinated with an Atiku Presidency, but from the way Buhari
has disappointed even his most ardent of supporters is downright scary.
“It is obvious we can’t have this conversation in one direction, many people tend to lose their sense of reason once they’re in.”
@irebuleke wrote: “Unity of Nigeria ” and you are contesting when you know a North President is just about to finish 8years and you want to Enter.
“As for Unity of Nigeria, I doubt you are interested in that… simple.”
@mpet14real wrote: “I Love you as a person but I think the country needs more younger President to work around the clock to solve these plenty problems our dear country facing and drive development in all sectors of our country’s economy.
“God bless Alhaji Atiku and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
@CallMeHabeeb wrote: “You can’t do any better Alhaji! You might not be the President nor a Governor. So It’s not directly your problem, but you’ve always been a critical part of the system that got us to this point.“
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