The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday
congratulated its presidential candidate in the 2019 general election and
former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, as he reaches the age of 73.
PDP in a statement by its National Publicity
Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, described Atiku is an exceptional patriot,
quintessential democrat, leading light and incontrovertible symbol of the
collective quest by Nigerians for a united, peaceful, secure, democratic and
prosperous country governed by the rule of law, equity and justice for all.
According to PDP, "Atiku leads the trail in
the hope for a much-desired national rebirth, anchored on purposeful leadership
where the overall interest of the people is over and above selfish personal
interests."
The party said it is therefore lamentable that at
the time Nigeria would have been enjoying the dividends of Atiku’s blueprint
for economic recovery and political stability, “Nigerians are rather groaning
under prevailing harsh economic policies, excruciating multiple taxes, worsened
security situation and degenerated poverty in the land.”
Ologbondiyan, stated that PDP holds as unarguable
that the nation, by now, would have been enjoying a breath of fresh air had the
February presidential election had gone its way.
Ologbondiyan noted that this is so because Atiku has
demonstrated in all spheres of life that the true worth of leadership is in
applying the powers therein for the collective good of the people rather than
that of a group or self.
The party, therefore, joined the family members,
millions of compatriots, friends and associates to celebrate Atiku, while
supplicating the Almighty God to continue to bless him and keep him in good
health as he applies his wealth of experience and goodwill for the service of his
dear fatherland.
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