Opposition parties’ coalition, marks end of negative change – Atiku
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has described Monday’s signing of memorandum of understanding amongst the various opposition parties including the PDP, the African Democratic Congress, the Reformed-All Progressive Congress and many other parties as a watershed moment towards the consolidation of democracy, politics of purpose and citizens cantered development in Nigeria.
He commended Prince Uche Secondus-led National Working Committee of the PDP, and the National Executive Committee, for having the foresight to bring together Nigeria’s opposition parties under one big umbrella.
“I wholeheartedly endorse this exercise and look forward to a spirit of collaboration amongst ourselves as we continue the campaign for the deliverance of Nigeria from the forces of retrogression, recession, division and blame games.
“It might be a cliche, but it still remains true that unity is strength and that only team work can make the dream work. I refer to the dream of our Founding Fathers for an indivisible united country that is progressive and founded on unity and faith.
“Much work needs to be done. Sadly, in the last three years, Nigeria has become the world head quarters of extreme poverty. We must thus rub our heads and minds together to ensure that by 2019, extreme poverty is on its way to becoming history even as we usher in extreme peace, progress and prosperity in its place”, said the PDP presidential hopefuls..
He appreciated all those who made the epoch making event a reality, stressing that they have etched their names in the sands of time and Nigeria will be better off because of their actions.
