Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has formally declared interest in the 2023 presidential election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Atiku made his intentions official on Wednesday during his declaration speech at a declaration event held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja.
According to @thecableindex, Atiku who entered politics in 1993 has failed in his five attempts to become the president of Nigeria in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019.
“I am happy to announce” that he will be contesting for the office of the president of Nigeria “under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.
“This journey is not mine alone it is a journey I have taken for all Nigerians
“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.
“We will operate a liberal economy that allows small businesses to grow through lower taxes for small businesses and low-income earners.
“Though we all have different lives and goals and desires we all want one future.
“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.
“I have never been this optimistic, and with your support and God’s grace, we will get to the promised land,” the statement read partly.
