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Atiku Says Becoming President Is Not a Do or Die Affair but Rescuing Nigeria Matters More
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed claims that he is desperate to become Nigeria’s president. Speaking on Saturday, Atiku said his focus is not on personal ambition but on the need to rescue the country from its present state. He was reacting to those who believe he should step aside for younger politicians.
The 2023 presidential flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who has often faced criticism over his repeated attempts at the presidency, stressed that his desire to contest has never been about desperation. Atiku made the remarks through Prof. Ola Olateju while serving as guest speaker at an event in Lagos State, where some leaders of the PDP and Labour Party officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
He explained that his vision is to build a country Nigerians everywhere would be proud of, noting that leadership should be about service and progress, not personal gain. “It is not about Atiku having to be president at all costs,” he said.
He also described the ADC as more than just a political party, but a growing movement of Nigerians determined to end poor governance and set the nation on the path of growth and greatness.
It has been reported that a Nigerian won the 2026 Spelling Bee World Championship, which was held in Shanghai, China. The winner, Chinedu Great Okdediachi, has now returned home to Delta State after his victory.
It can be noted that the student had already emerged as one of the Gold Award winners in the Middle School Group category.
“Congratulations once again, Chinedu! Your success continues to inspire young Nigerians to pursue excellence through education. Welcome home, Champion!”
The young star has made Nigeria proud by winning the international competition.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s economic reforms have helped stabilise Nigeria’s economy and placed the country on a path toward steady growth.
He said “My reforms have stabilised Nigeria’s economy and put it on a path of steady growth.”
The President added that the reforms are creating more opportunities for development across the country.
However, many Nigerians reacted online, with some questioning the impact of the reforms and saying they have yet to experience the positive effects.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
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