By Donald Noah
After HE Atiku Abubakar emerged in last concluded PDP National Convention in Abuja, a closed friend of mind has disturbed me about writing on his victory in next year’s elections. I supported southern Presidency in 2023 and HE Udom Emmanuel was my aspirant because of his sterling leadership qualities in Akwa Ibom State, he is the Leader we need now in Nigeria. We need Peace in our Country now, Gov. Udom has the strategy to stop insecurity as he did in Akwa Ibom State.
However, we must accept what we cannot change and move on. Atiku has a Successful conglomerate of companies, 21 century need such leader now. Though the North will finished their turn in 2023 and repeating another northerner in 2023-2031 is heartbreaking. Though partisanly out of 16yrs of PDP, South rules for 14yrs while North rules for 2yrs. APC 8yrs is a fluke and disaster as far as Nigerians are concerned.
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Let’s not be economical with the truth, Atiku’s time has come, there’s nothing anybody can do about it. He is the next President of NIGERIA, everything is working for his favour. Surely Atiku will win in North East, South South, South East, North Central, North West he will have 60% votes and South West 50% votes. All these Obidient people are shouting everywhere is social media hype and most of them don’t have PVC’s, some are mobile Nigerians.
Most voters are not in social media, they are waiting for directions from their leaders, if Igbos are ready to vote Peter Obi in 2023, we expect their NASS members, Elected and Political appointees to move enmass to Labour party (LP). Since we are yet to see such decision, Obi Presidency may be a MIRAGE. On a serious note northerners cannot vote South East Man as President without proper negotiations & consultation. When is time Northerners will que behind their brother Atiku as Gov. Tambuwal did in just concluded National Convention.
NIGERIANS will not vote APC muslim muslim ticket in 2023, such ticket is inimical to National cohesion and Nation building, it did not fly in 1993 and it can’t fly in 2023, in a sane society society APC will not ask Nigerians for votes because they have not done anything to deserved another chance. Atiku is a liberal Muslim and a socialite, certainly he will be a good President.
…Deacon Donald Noah is Policy and Political Affairs Analyst, for reactions 08021094103 donaldnoah80@gmail.com.