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Atiku Global Support Group (AGSG) has appealed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to concede the 2019 presidential ticket to the former Vice-President.

The national pro-Atiku group said on Sunday that the business mogul was the only hope for despaired Nigerians.

Atiku Abubakar would ensure unity, safety and provide job opportunities, if he becomes the next president of Nigeria, the group said.

Gambo Jagindi, national coordinator of AGSG, said there was no need to take the Waziri of Adamawa through any trouble in getting the ticket because he is the most qualified person for the position.

He appealed to governors Nyesom Wike of Rivers and Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti to mobilise forces for Atiku.

“It is Atiku’s hope that all Nigerians will live in a safe and secure country,” he said.

“It is his hope that all Nigerians will live in an economy that provides them the quality of life they deserve and our youth have the opportunity to receive an education that sets the standard for all of Africa and the world.

“These are the good things that Atitu Abubakar will bring to Nigeria.

“Atiku is rich and will not take government’s money. He will tackle corruption with more visibility as they did when he was Vice-President.”

Jangidi reminded Nigerians and leadership of the PDP that Atiku as VP to Olusegun Obasanjo fought corruption to a standstill.

He said: “The then government established institutions to fight corruption. They are EFCC and ICPC. They sacked serving ministers, and fought governors. The government promoted transparency in governance.”

He noted that since PDP has zoned the party’s presidential ticket to the north, it was only fair to give the ticket to Atiku, who has the charisma and qualification.

“This is the first hurdle that we have to cross. The second is the national election coming up in 2019. With Atiku as candidate, the election proper PDP will return to power,” he said.