I have 100 witnesses to prove to the court that Tinubu did not win the 2023 election, says Atiku:
Former Nigerian Vice-President and politician, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has announced his intention to contest for the country’s presidency in 2023. Atiku, who is a member of the opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made this announcement following speculations that the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), might choose Bola Tinubu as its presidential candidate.
According to reports, Atiku has vowed to defeat Tinubu if he runs for the presidency. He has promised to obtain 100% of the votes in Tinubu’s stronghold, Lagos State, and secure enough votes in other states to defeat him in the presidential election. Atiku’s spokesperson, San Chris Uche, has also declared that they would challenge Tinubu’s candidacy in court, alleging that the former Lagos State Governor is not constitutionally qualified to be president.
This declaration by Atiku has generated mixed reactions from Nigerians. While some have welcomed his announcement and supported his candidacy, others have expressed doubt over his ability to deliver on his promises.
In this article, we will examine Atiku’s declaration and the prospects of his candidacy in the 2023 presidential election.
Atiku’s Candidacy and Nigerian Politics
Atiku’s announcement of his candidacy for the presidential election is not surprising, considering his previous attempts to become Nigeria’s president. He has contested for the presidency in the past and narrowly lost in 2019 to the incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari.
Atiku’s decision to contest in 2023 is a strategic move aimed at positioning himself as the strongest candidate in the opposition party, PDP, to challenge the ruling party, APC. He has a robust political structure and support base, and his experience as a former vice-president and entrepreneur puts him in a better position to tackle Nigeria’s economic and political challenges.
Furthermore, Atiku’s candidacy represents a challenge to the political dynasty led by Bola Tinubu, who is believed to be positioning himself as the APC presidential candidate. Tinubu is a strong political player, and his influence extends beyond his home base, Lagos State, to other regions in Nigeria. His candidacy could be a game-changer in the 2023 presidential election, especially if he secures the support of key political players and stakeholders.
Tinubu, however, has not made any official announcement regarding his candidacy, and his health condition has been a subject of concern. Some of his political allies have expressed reservations about his candidacy, citing his age and health as potential factors that could limit his effectiveness as president.
Atiku’s Strategy and Prospects
Atiku’s strategy to win the presidency in 2023 focuses on securing a significant number of votes in Lagos State, which has remained a stronghold of the APC since 1999. He believes that if he can obtain the support of the people of Lagos State, he can replicate such success in other parts of the country.
His announcement of Shaidu 100 appears to be a bold move aimed at intimidating his opponents and creating a sense of momentum around his candidacy. However, it remains to be seen if he can deliver on his promise, especially considering the challenges that come with defeating an incumbent or a favored candidate.
Atiku’s spokesperson, San Chris Uche, has alleged that Tinubu is not qualified to run for the presidency because he does not meet the constitutional requirement of having a minimum of secondary school qualification. This claim is not new, as it was raised in the run-up to the 2019 presidential election. However, Tinubu’s supporters have dismissed this allegation, describing it as baseless and an attempt to discredit their candidate.
The constitution of Nigeria mandates that a presidential candidate must have a minimum of a secondary school certificate or its equivalent. Tinubu’s educational background has become a subject of controversy, with some sources claiming that he only has a primary school certificate. If this is true, it could disqualify him from running for the presidency. However, Tinubu has not provided any evidence to counter this claim.
Atiku Abubakar’s announcement of his candidacy for the 2023 presidential election is a significant development in Nigerian politics. His candidacy represents a challenge to the APC political dynasty led by Bola Tinubu, who is believed to be positioning himself as the party’s presidential candidate. Atiku’s strategy to win the presidency by securing a significant number of votes in Lagos State is a bold move that could pay off if he can deliver on his promise.
However, Atiku’s candidacy also faces significant challenges, including the strong political machinery of the ruling party, the APC, and his opponents’ willingness to challenge his candidacy. The 2023 presidential election promises to be a keenly contested affair, and only time will tell who emerges as Nigeria’s next president.
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