Atiku To CUPP: Let’s Make 2019 Farewell To Extreme Poverty, Division

BY AMOS DUNIA, ABUJA – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged members of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), to rub heads and minds together to ensure that by 2019, extreme poverty is on its way to becoming history even as they usher in extreme peace, progress and prosperity in its place.

Atiku noted that much work needs to be done, adding that sadly, in the last three years, Nigeria has become the world headquarters of extreme poverty.

The former Vice President, who stated these while applauding Monday’s signing of a memorandum of understanding amongst the various opposition parties including the PDP, the African Democratic Congress, the Reformed-All Progressive Congress and many other parties, said the development is a watershed moment towards the consolidation of democracy, politics of purpose and citizens centered development in Nigeria.

He specifically commended Prince Uche Secondus-led National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, and the National Executive Committee of the Party, for having the foresight to bring together Nigeria’s opposition parties under one big umbrella.

Atiku said; “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.

“Once again, I thank all those who made this epoch making event a reality. You have etched your names in the sands of time and Nigeria will be better off because of your actions.”