Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says he will not
tolerate insecurity if elected president in 2023.
Atiku declared his intention to contest the 2023
presidential election on Wednesday at the International Conference Centre,
Abuja.
The former vice-president said under his leadership, he
would focus on five key areas –unity of Nigeria, security, economy, education
and devolving more resources and powers to the federating units.
He said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed in
its responsibility to protect the lives of its citizens.
He said if elected, he would use modern technology and
intelligence to fight insecurity, and also improve the welfare of the security
forces.
“The APC administration has failed in its fundamental
responsibility of protecting the lives and properties of Nigerians. The most
significant human right is the right to life, which has not been protected
under the APC administration,” he said.
“Our military forces are fighting on the front lines without
equipment and morale. That is not fair. If we get into power, we will increase
the welfare of all security forces. We will use modern technology and
intelligence to combat insecurity. We will also increase the number of
personnel for our security agencies.
“Why security?
Because national security is the first sign of a functional government, and
where it does not exist, we must not blame those who threaten it. We can only
blame a government that allows it to be threatened. And if I am elected as your
President, insecurity is one thing I will not tolerate.”
Describing himself as “a unifier that has come to bond the
broken union”, he said if elected, he would open dialogue for disgruntled
Nigerians to air their grievances, and that everybody will be treated equally.
“Since the civil war, the unity of Nigeria has never been
threatened as it is today. Nigerians are losing hope in the oneness of this
country. My fellow Nigerians, I am the unifier that is coming to bond the
broken union,” he said.
“We will open doors for dialogue to hear the grieving voices
of all Nigerians. Under my presidency, there will be a new Nigeria, where
everybody has an equal voice and is heard.
“Throughout my life,
I have never looked at Nigerians as divided people. In my eyes, all Nigerians
are the same. When I see you, I don’t see Yoruba or Hausa or Igbo or Fulani or
a northerner or southerner; when I see you, I only see a Nigerian, and I expect
the best from you.
“All Nigerians are equal and should be seen and treated
equally. There is no unity without justice and fairness. That is why I will
deliver leadership of justice and fairness.”
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