Atiku’s Desperation For Power May Ruin Nigeria’s Unity — Afegbua

A former chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Social gathering (PDP), Kassim Afegbua, on Monday warned that the ambition of the presidential candidate of the get together, Atiku Abubakar might jeopardize the unity of Nigeria.

The previous Commissioner for Data in Edo State in an announcement launched on Monday condemned the primary opposition get together for fielding a northerner for the 2023 presidential election.

Afegbua questioned why the get together would area one other northerner after President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure who can also be from the identical tribe as Atiku.

He mentioned some politicians are determined and really feel Aso Villa, the seat of presidency is their entitlement.

The ex-PDP chieftain mentioned the get together must be Nigerian’s saviour in 2023, however the get together has damage the conscience of Nigerians by going in opposition to the power-sharing settlement.

Afegbua mentioned the choice of the PDP might result in a battle of attrition between the North and the South.

He famous that the All Progressives Congress (APC) understood energy rotation which made it current its ticket to a southerner.

Afegbua mentioned in a society like Nigeria there’s a have to stability energy to delivery the required stability.

The previous commissioner mentioned Atiku’s presidential ambition won’t solely have an effect on the peace of Nigeria however will even stir ideas that may sign the top of a united Nigeria.

He added that individuals supporting Atiku’s ambition due to their egocentric pursuits would quickly understand the hazard it has on the unity of Nigeria.

Afegbua mentioned, “We should understand that democracy thrives in an environment of stability and tranquillity.”

He mentioned Atiku wasted the chance in 2019 when the PDP zoning favoured the North.

The PDP chieftain questioned why Atiku who ran away after shedding the election got here again to choose the get together’s ticket in 2023.

He mentioned, “Alhaji Atiku Abubakar can’t surreptitiously hijack the chance of the South due to his vaulting ambition. At 77, nothing is edifying about his capability and functionality.

“He must be advised to cease this deliberate hijack of the Southern alternative. It can hang-out us now and sooner or later.”