Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has
congratulated Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.)
for emerging victorious in the keenly contested
presidential primary election of the All
Progressives Congress. Atiku, in a concession
statement by his media office in Lagos on
Thursday, said that Buhari ran a spirited
campaign, and that since the delegates have
spoken, he fully deserves the victory.
The
statement reads, “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.” He thanked
delegates for their sacrifices and their
commitment to democracy.
In particular, he said he thanked those who
voted for him for their faith in him.
He called on his supporters to support Buhari.
He said, “However, since we came up short, we
have to now rally behind 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.”
Atiku said he will hand over to Buhari his review
and possible implementation of his policy
document which he said was developed in line
with the party’s philosophy.
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