PDP convention offers an opportunity to right Nigeria’s ship says Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar charged all Nigerians on Saturday in Abuja to seize the opportunity presented by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to set Nigeria right.

Abubakar delivered the charge during his speech to delegates and party officials at the 2021 PDP National Convention.

There are many differences, he says, but Nigerians can achieve anything if they put their differences aside.

He stated that the convention was a chance to make decisions that would shape the party’s future for the benefit of all Nigerians.

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Abubakar stated that Nigeria was going through the most difficult period of its history, adding that he was 70 years old at the time and had never seen the country in such a state.

He stated that there was a great deal of insecurity and social tension in the country, which was endangering its unity and corporate existence.

He stated that the country’s situation provided an opportunity for the PDP to fulfill its responsibility and save the country.

“We have a chance now to steer the ship in the right direction; we have a chance to make amends for our collective mistakes and those of previous leaders.”

“We have an opportunity to unite the country as we march toward realizing the dreams of our founding fathers when we gained independence so many years ago.”

“We have an opportunity to place our country in an enviable position in the community of nations; we can save ourselves, the party, and Nigeria together,” he said.

Earlier, Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, the Senate Minority Leader, stated that Nigeria was going through a difficult period.

The senator lamented the country’s insecurity, socioeconomic difficulties, and separatist agitations.

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Nigerians, he said, were tired and anxiously awaiting the outcome of the convention’s proceedings.

Abaribe urged delegates and party officials not to let Nigerians down.

He vowed the commitment of all PDP lawmakers in the National Assembly to ensuring the party enthroned a better leadership in 2023.