Atiku Abubakar declares intention to run for president, lists 5 key focus areas

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has publicly declared his intention to run for president in the 2023 general election. 

This is coming seven days to the two-week deadline given to the PDP zoning committee to make recommendations for the zoning of various elective positions before the elections. 

Atiku said, "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. 

"We will operate a liberal economy that allows small businesses to grow through lower taxes for small businesses and low-income earners. 

"Under my presidency, I want to focus on five key areas: Unity of Nigeria, Security, Economy, Education and devolving more resources and powers to the federating units. 

"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. 

"I have travelled to every corner of this great nation and have seen the diversity of our people. Through we are diverse ethnically, racially, economically, by religion and gender - we are one people.

"In the end, this campaign is not about me; it is about you; it is about the future of this country. Let our stories be told for generations to come that we are the ones that rescued Nigeria when it was on the verge of fatal destruction. This is our last opportunity to write our names with the golden ink of history. 

"I have never been this optimistic, and with your support and God's grace, we will get to the promised land.

"I know as one we can rescue Nigeria. I know as one we can get it done.

"In the face of the worst division, we believe this country can still unite. In the face of economic hardship, we believe prosperity is coming. In the face of the worst insecurity, we believe peace is possible. I believe as one we can get it done. #OneNigeria."

Source: www.clintonsdaily.com