Atiku Restates Fidelity To Free, Fair and Peaceful Elections

BY AMOS DUNIA, ABUJA – The Atiku Presidential Campaign Council has expressed disappointment at inability of President Bill Clinton to visit Nigeria because of recent “conversations” that have made the intended visit inexpedient.

It however said that it understands the reasons given by President Clinton and wish the situation on the ground were more ideal as to make his visit more conducive.

The Council notes note that the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, a man with a history and pattern of peaceful democratic activity, had looked forward to President Clinton’s visit.

It further said; “We quite understand the reasons given by President Clinton, coming especially after the unfortunate “body bag” comment emanating from the All Progressives Congress. 

“Be that as it may, Atiku Abubakar wishes to reaffirm to Nigerians and the world, his commitment to peace and democracy and urges all contestants and parties involved in the 2019 Nigerian elections to publicly do the same.

“Atiku Abubakar urges all Nigerians to peacefully troop out in their numbers to vote according to their conscience and dictates. A large voter turnout makes it even more difficult, and perhaps impossible to rig elections.

“Atiku Abubakar also notes the harassment of friends of Nigeria by the Buhari administration and its agents and privies, who have taken to releasing and uttering statements threatening diplomats and election observers.”

The Atiku Presidential council said it wish to make known to the individuals concerned the fact that Nigeria has long-standing friends and it will be myopic to burn those bridges on the altar of desperation. 

It particularly urge President Muhammadu Buhari to place the interest of Nigeria above partisanship and call the antagonists to order.