Atiku: I will Declare At Appropriate Time, Meets IBB
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated he will declare his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election at the appropriate time.
He spoke after visiting former Military President General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida at his Uphill residence in Minna.
The duo had a closed-door meeting, which lasted for an hour.
Atiku later visited Niger Governor Abubakar Sani- Bello to commiserate with the State on the recent killings of people in various communities in recent times.
Speaking to newsmen after the courtesy visit to the Governor, Atiku said that he was in the State for a courtesy call and cannot pay a visit to the Governor without visiting Babangida.
“I am on courtesy call that is all. In the 2023 Presidential election, I will let you know at the appropriate time, I will let you know at the appropriate time,” he said.
Sympathising with the State Government over the insecurity bedevilling the state, Atiku said that it is an unfortunate situation and very sad adding that something needs to be done to address the issue fast.
“I have just discussed the issue of insecurity with the Governor, it is a very pathetic situation. In fact, I got a very vivid picture of what is going on in Niger State from the governor. I mean, it is most unfortunate.”
– The Nation
