Former Vice President Atiku has referred to as on Nigerians to demand real change, warning that the nation is dealing with deepening challenges throughout key sectors.
Talking on the ADC 2026 Nationwide Elective Conference in Abuja, Atiku mentioned the nation’s present scenario displays years of failed management and urged residents, significantly members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), to take duty for shaping a greater future.
He mentioned, “I enchantment to Nigerians, particularly members of the ADC, to make sure that this time round we’re actually dedicated to altering the scenario within the nation.”
Reflecting on previous political alliances, Atiku recounted how he was persuaded to affix the All Progressives Congress (APC), expressing disappointment with the end result.
“I bear in mind when APC was being fashioned, the complete political management on this nation from numerous events stormed into my home just for us to finish on this state of affairs: our economic system gone, our sovereignty gone,our safety gone,our schooling gone,our infrastructure zero, well being care gone,” he mentioned.
He pressured that the present technology of leaders should act within the curiosity of younger Nigerians and future generations.
“We, the individuals of my very own technology, are on this recreation due to you, younger women and men, our youngsters, and our grandchildren,” he mentioned.
Atiku additionally pledged that an ADC-led authorities would take a agency stance in opposition to corruption and insecurity.
“Consider me, you can’t get away with corruption within the authorities of ADC. You can’t, You can’t compromise with criminals and terrorists to make life inconceivable on this nation,” he acknowledged.
He additional criticised the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC), accusing it of undermining democracy, and warned that Nigerians would resist any such actions.
“It’s clear, it’s apparent the proof is there INEC is getting used to scuttle democracy on this nation,” he mentioned.
In line with him, Nigerians should stay dedicated to defending democratic values.
“We fought the army to carry democracy to this nation, and we’re going to combat them to carry true democracy to this nation,” Atiku added.
He concluded by calling for collective help to rebuild the nation and guarantee progress throughout all sectors.
“I hope we may have your help and cooperation to ensure we return to true democracy, to true growth in all elements of human endeavour,” he mentioned.
Goodness Anunobi
Times Nigeria