The opposition presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Atiku Abubakar, has said that he will lead an alliance of opposition parties to remove the ruling APC government in the 2027 elections.
He expressed his intentions in a congratulatory message to the PDP governors whose elections received validity from the Supreme Court on Friday.
Mr Atiku labelled the decision of the court as good news for the people of Bauchi, Plateau, Cross River, and Zamfara states, in an official statement by his media team, adding that it was a win for constitutional democracy.
While congratulating the Governor of Kano state, Abba Kabir Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), he noted that he was more prepared than ever to lead the charge alongside the leaders and governors for the good of the country as patriots and citizens will always applaud the rightful dispensation of justice.
Following the verdict of the court, he stated that the PDP has indeed facilitated a guaranteed continuation of the standards of good governance and asked that the PDP governors – Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Caleb Muftwang of Plateau, and Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, view their win as an opening to strengthen and expand the scope of good governance which they have already initiated.
He wrote:
“The Supreme Court’s decision represents a significant victory for the people of Bauchi, Plateau, Akwa Ibom, and Zamfara states and is undeniably a triumph for constitutional democracy. I extend my congratulations to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, @Kyusufabba,of Kano State of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) on his commendable legal victory.
“This moment also provides an excellent opportunity to restate my commitment to the idea that a unified opposition is crucial for strengthening democracy in Nigeria. I am more ready than ever to lead this endeavour, working alongside our esteemed leaders and governors for the betterment of our nation.
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“The Supreme Court’s ruling ensures the continuation of the high standards of governance that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has established in these states. I call upon Governors @SenBalaMohammed of Bauchi, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, Barr. Caleb Muftwang of Plateau, and Pastor @_PastorUmoEno of Akwa Ibom to view their Supreme Court victories as chances to further solidify and broaden the impressive governance they have already been providing.
“With the election phase now behind us, I am confident that the PDP will concentrate on its critical role as the principal opposition party in Nigeria, guided by its capable governors and myself. -AA”
