Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, reaffirms his intention to continue contesting presidential elections as long as he remains healthy. Speaking during an interview with the Hausa service of the Voice of America in Abuja, Atiku expressed his determination to persist despite previous attempts.
Drawing parallels with former US President Abraham Lincoln, who contested seven times before winning, Atiku underscores the need for collaboration and support from other parties, given the current state of the PDP.
At 81 years old by the time of the 2027 presidential election, Atiku reflects on his six previous presidential bids and emphasizes the importance of perseverance, citing Lincoln’s example. He also addresses the crisis within the PDP, advocating for unity and alliances with other political groups to secure victory in 2027.
This is coming amid speculation of him forming a coalition with other political parties.
Last week, Atiku had met with his counterpart from the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
“This is to anybody that thinks there is going to be a misunderstanding between me and Obi, let me assure you that not even a small issue is going to happen between us.
“Also, we are going to be behind anybody that will be chosen to represent us in the forthcoming elections,” he said about the meeting.