The Peoples Democratic Party has expressed disappointment over what it describes as the subversion of Atiku Abubakar’s presidential mandate by undemocratic forces, preventing him from becoming Nigeria’s president.
In a statement issued on Monday, the party praised Atiku, its former presidential candidate and ex-Vice President of Nigeria, as a selfless, humble, and people-oriented leader.
In the statement, signed by PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party celebrated Atiku’s tireless dedication to the development of Nigeria, highlighting his leadership qualities and commitment to the nation’s progress.
While wishing him a happy birthday, the PDP acknowledged his contributions to the country’s unity and economic growth, noting that he has consistently devoted his resources and abilities to the welfare of Nigerians, according to NaijaNews.
The PDP further commended Atiku for his role as Chairman of the National Economic Council under the Obasanjo/Atiku administration from 1999 to 2007, a period during which Nigeria saw impressive national productivity and growth, emerging as one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The party also pointed out that Atiku’s leadership had earned him overwhelming support in the 2019 and 2023 presidential elections, but his mandate was undermined by undemocratic forces.
The PDP celebrated Atiku’s resilience and his unrelenting pursuit of good governance, economic prosperity, equity, justice, and the rule of law. The party reaffirmed its commitment to his vision for a better Nigeria and prayed for his continued strength, wisdom, and health in his ongoing service to the country.
The party offered their best wishes to Atiku, congratulating him on his birthday and reaffirming their support for his leadership in the future.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) celebrates former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and PDP Presidential Candidate in the 2023 Presidential election, one of the founding fathers of our great Party, H.E. Atiku Abubakar, GCON (Wazirin Adamawa), as he marks his birthday today.
“Atiku Abubakar is a selfless, compassionate, humble and people-oriented leader; a unifier, forthright politician, democrat and global Statesman who continues to dedicate his intellect, energy, resources and abilities towards the unity, stability and economic development of our dear nation.
“The PDP and Nigerians across board continue to recognize Atiku Abubakar’s record of performance in the service to our nation, particularly as the Chairman of the National Economic Council under the Obasanjo/Atiku-led PDP administration between 1999 and 2007, during which our nation achieved massive and unparalleled national productivity in all sectors to become one of the fastest growing economies in the world,” Ologbondiyan said in the statement.
He added that Atiku’s leadership qualities made Nigerians vote for him massively in the 2019 and 2023 elections, but undemocratic forces prevented him from assuming the presidency.
“His outstanding leadership qualities led to the overwhelming support and massive votes from Nigerians across all walks of life for him and our Party in the 2019 and 2023 Presidential elections, which mandate was unfortunately subverted by undemocratic forces, resulting in the current sorry state of affairs in our nation.
“Our Party extols Atiku Abubakar for his resilience as the people’s leader as demonstrated in his unrelenting passion and quest for good governance, economic prosperity, accountability, equity, justice, fairness and strict adherence to the demands of the Rule of Law and democratic tenets in the overall interest of the wellbeing of all Nigerians.
“On this auspicious occasion, the PDP family prays to the Almighty Allah to grant Atiku Abubakar more wisdom, sound health and strength in the service of our dear fatherland and humanity.
“Congratulations and Happy Birthday, Your Excellency,” the PDP said.
