Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed his optimism that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will make a strong comeback, offering Nigerians a government that is responsive to their needs. This resolute declaration was conveyed through a statement from his Media Office in Abuja on Friday.
Abubakar underscored the pivotal role played by the PDP in shaping Nigeria’s contemporary democracy, emphasizing the party’s commitment to ensuring not only the survival of democracy in the country but also its thriving continuation.
As one of the founding fathers of the PDP, Atiku Abubakar takes great pride in his involvement in nurturing the party from its early days into a formidable force driving socio-political and economic development in Nigeria. He pointed to the party’s remarkable 16-year leadership tenure, highlighting the substantial achievements made during that period, which continue to serve as a yardstick for positive growth in various facets of the nation’s life.
Furthermore, Abubakar noted that the PDP played a pivotal role in dismantling military rule in Nigeria, and given the unique challenges facing Nigeria and other African nations today, he believes it is imperative for the PDP to rise to the occasion once again. Specifically, he stressed the need for the party to address economic hardships and structural deficiencies that have negatively impacted the lives of Nigerians over the past eight and a half years.
Concluding his statement on an optimistic note, Atiku Abubakar expressed his unwavering confidence that the PDP will stage a strong comeback and provide Nigerians with a government that is attuned to their concerns and aspirations.