Atiku accepts defeat, congratulates Buhari
While vote counting was still on at the presidential convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar, one of the contestants, has congratulated Muhammadu Buhari who was clearly coasting home to victory.
In a statement by his media office, the former vice-president vowed to work for Buhari’s success in the February 14, 2015 poll.
The statement read:”I am very confident that you will provide the needed leadership to turn this country around. I have no doubt that you will work with dedicated and qualified Nigerians to protect our citizens, improve our economy, create jobs, improve education, reform governance and fight corruption. You will indeed bring the change Nigerians have been yearning for. Once more, congratulations.
“I congratulate the other contestants, namely Governors Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Rochas Okorocha as well as the erudite Sam Nda-Isaiah. You have all demonstrated your commitment to democracy by participating in this transparent process and by campaigning vigorously across this country.
“I thank our delegates for their sacrifices and their commitment to democracy. In particular, I thank those who voted for me for your faith in me. However, since we came up short, we have to now rally behind General Buhari to help him prevail in the coming Presidential election.
“The APC has demonstrated, through the transparent process, the Party’s commitment to democracy and rule of law. It has demonstrated its respect for people and their choice through the ballot box.
“I sincerely thank the Convention Committee for putting together a hitch-free convention.
“My dear friends, we have voted, a winner has emerged. I pledge my commitment to this Party, and to campaign vigorously for our candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and all APC candidates to ensure victory in the 2015 elections.
“I call on all other contestants and our party’s rank and file to unite behind our candidates at all levels to ensure that the PDP is defeated, so Nigerians can have real change.
“I will hand over to Gen. Buhari for his review and possible implementation my policy document which was developed in line with the party’s philosophy.
“Long live APC! Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria! Thank you all and God bless!”
WOW!!! Thank GOD Atiku is out of the picture! Congratulations Buhari!!!
Atiku’s action is very commendable. And kudos to APC for organising a free, fair and transparent convention. GEJ had better start preparing his handover note.
I salute you Atiku, you have a spirit of sportmanship. May God bless you and give Buhari victory over GEJ come Feb 14 2015
Very good spirit indeed, Turaki Nigeria. Buhari can win the 2015 Presidential election if APC truly rally round him and fully deploy issue-based campaign approaches. Congrats, General Muhammadu Buhari.