I’m Not Desperate To Be President – Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said his priority is a better Nigeria, not a desperate quest to be president.

Atiku made this known on Saturday in Lagos at an affirmation ceremony where some PDP and Labour Party leaders formally defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He was represented at the event by Prof. Ola Olateju of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State.

The former PDP candidate, who recently left the party with other opposition figures to join the ADC, stressed that his political journey is about building a prosperous and secure nation.

“Atiku Abubakar’s plan is to build a better Nigeria. It’s not about him being president at all costs, but about ensuring good governance that delivers for Nigerians,” Olateju said on his behalf.

According to him, the ADC represents more than just a political party, describing it as a movement for national repositioning and a new beginning for Nigeria.

He noted that Nigerians are facing hardship due to the removal of fuel subsidy and rising inflation, but expressed confidence that the country can achieve progress under committed and visionary leadership.