As part of his whirlwind tours of different parts of the country, Nigeria’s former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku, on Tuesday, 14 August visited the Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, declaring there that he is more than qualified to be President of Nigeria.
He said this when journalists asked him questions. Atiku who is seeking to contest for Nigeria’s top job on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), said his decision to contest for presidency was “borne out of my dire desire to improve the lots of Nigerians,” adding that he would still remain in the PDP even if he failed to get the sole ticket of the party in 2019.
He added: “There is nothing wrong in entering the race. I can run as many times as possible. I am fit, qualified. I still have ideas that I believe that are going to put this country at the right part.
“So, what is wrong in running? I am not desperate. If I were desperate, I would have taken the presidency in 2003. If I were desperate, I would not have stepped down for Abiola. I am not desperate.”
