Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice-President of Nigeria, expressed his intention to continue contesting for the presidency as long as he remains healthy. Speaking during an interview with the Hausa service of the Voice of America in Abuja, the 77-year-old politician stated his determination to remain active in Nigerian politics.
Atiku, who was the presidential candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 election, will be 81 years old by the time of the next presidential election in 2027.
During the interview, Atiku said;
“Of course, I will keep contesting again and again as long as I am alive and healthy”
Abubakar has run for the number one office six times but has been on the ballot as a presidential candidate on three occasions — 2007, 2019, and 2023.
Abubakar said he is consoled by the fact that former United States President Abraham Lincoln did not win the presidential vote on the first time of asking.
“Even the former US President Abraham Lincoln contested seven times before finally winning. However, given the current state of the PDP, it is clear that a single-handed effort will not suffice to win the election. Strong support and collaboration with other parties are required.” he said
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