Atiku says Buhari's administration has disunited Nigerians more than any other government

FORMER vice president Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has lashed out at the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari saying that the current government has divided Nigerians more than at any other time in the nation's history.

Alhaji Abubakar who was number two to President Olusegun Obasanjo between 1999 and 2007 is running to be president next year, seeking the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking to delegates from Ondo State in Akure the state capital on the campaign trail, Alhaji Abubakar said President Buhari’s administration has caused unprecedented disunity among the diverse elements of the country and promised to reunite Nigerians if elected.

"The whole country had been messed up in all sectors by the current administration and need a person who is experienced and nationally acceptable to turn around the bad state of the nation. As long as the country is not united, as long as there is no peace, you cannot govern even in your own home, not to talk of a complex country like Nigeria which is multi-ethnic and multi-religious,” Alhaji Abubakar said.

He promised to unite Nigeria by giving every part a sense of belonging, tackle insecurity and implement his economic development blueprint towards transforming the country. Atiku highlighted five areas where he would work on if elected, which include, unity, insecurity, economy, education, and restructuring.

Alhaji Abubakar added: " The APC government has caused disunity I have never seen in my life in this country. If I’m elected, I will reunite every part of the country.  I believe in small federal government, the power should be devolved to the states.

"We must vote a person with national acceptability and experience. Atiku Abubakar is a household name in this country, we deserve the best for this country.

"This country has never seen the level of insecurity that we are facing today. I am here because I have the requisite experience to govern this country well and equitably, to give everyone a sense of belonging. I am here to appeal to your conscience; you have a historic responsibility to bail out this country.”