Buhari’s nationwide broadcast proves he’s not a leader to be reelected – Atiku

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has said President Muhammadu Buhari proved in his Thursday night broadcast that he does not deserve reelection.

Atiku, who stated this in reaction to Buhari’s attack on the opposition in his broadcast, said the speech was the President’s farewell address to the nation.

This was contained in a statement Atiku released through his special assistant on publication, Phrank Shaibu.

He stated, “We see President Muhammadu Buhari’s attack on the opposition in his nationwide broadcast, Thursday night, as part of the many gaffes which have come to define last days of the Buhari Presidency, rather than an address to be taken seriously by Nigerians,” he said.

According to Atiku, Buhari needed to have shown deep introspection in his public comments as he is not just presiding over any country, but the most populous black nation on earth.

He said, “If the President is not telling Nigerians that he was sworn in as president in 2005, he is mistaking Ondo Central Senatorial District for Edo Central Senatorial District or surrendering his ticket to Mr. Great Ogboru whom he mistakenly referred to as the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) while on campaign tour of the state.

“These gaffes and the latest negative comments against opposition elements in his nationwide broadcast are not the attributes of a leader who should be re-elected for another term of office.

“Even when he is voted out of office come Saturday, February 16, 2019, President Muhammadu Buhari must learn to rise above certain issues and do things that will enhance the respect the citizenry have for the office of the President, rather than rushing to exhibit soap-box mentality when the occasion does not call for it.

”As for which party will better serve the people, we leave that judgment to Nigerians who will decide on 16th February, instead of a highly-partisan and easily excitable President Buhari.”

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Describing the nationwide broadcast as a farewell speech, Atiku added, “The Nigerian public is already giving its reaction on General Buhari’s less than Presidential address to the nation this evening.

“A review of comments on Buhari’s Facebook Page to the broadcast shows that he should call in the removals-van as people can’t wait for him to leave Aso Rock.  When you compare these to the comments on HE Atiku’s page to his Facebook Live broadcast this morning, the contrast could not be greater.  The final verdict is in the hands and fingers of the millions of voters this Saturday.”

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