Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, says his priority is Nigeria’s progress, not his personal ambition to become president.
Speaking through Prof. Ola Olateju of Achievers University at an affirmation ceremony for new defectors into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos on Saturday, Atiku said he recently left the PDP alongside other opposition leaders to join ADC, which he described as “a movement for a better Nigeria.”
“It’s not about Atiku being president at all costs. What matters is building a good government that can deliver for Nigerians,” Olateju said on his behalf.
Atiku stressed that Nigerians need a “new beginning” to address economic hardship caused by fuel subsidy removal and inflation.
He said the ADC coalition was focused on repositioning the country, adding that the party’s 2027 presidential candidate would emerge through a free and fair contest.
Among the defectors welcomed into the ADC were PDP Board of Trustees member Dr. Abimbola Ogunkelu, former Lagos PDP chairmen Chief Muritala Ashorobi and Capt. Tunji Shelle (rtd), and ex-PDP youth leader Tai Benedict. They were received by ADC leaders including National Secretary Rauf Aregbesola, Sen. Kolawole Ogunwale, and Lagos ADC Chairman George Ashiru.
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