The Presidential ambition of the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar got a major boost on Sunday as leaders of major regional bodies across the country threw their weight behind his presidential candidacy.
The various groups coming under the auspices of Nigeria Leaders and Elders, the leaders of Afenifere, Northern Elders Forum, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Middle Belt Forum and the Pan Niger Delta Forum said they were endorsing Atiku Abubakar for the February 16 presidential election.
President of Ohaneze Ndibgo, John Nwodo said President Muhammadu Buhari has put the nation’s security in jeopardy and should not be allowed to come back as President, adding that under his leadership, Nigeria is undergoing constitutional deadlock.
Leader of the Afenifere, Chief Ayo Adebanjo make mockery of the President, saying a man who would endorse two governorship candidates for one state is not fit to continue as Nigerian President.
Adebanjo said the President has shown clearly that he was incapable of leading the country further as he has lost control of even his Party and speaks at cross purpose with his party chairman.
Former Minister of Information, Chief Edwin Clarke accused the Buhari government of working against the interest of the Niger Delta, replacing sons of the area in key appointments in the country.
