Titi Abubakar, wife of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said her husband is not seeking Nigerians’ wealth or personal gain but wants to give back to society if elected president in 2027.
Titi made the statement in a video shared on social media while campaigning for her husband at a political rally.
She described the former Vice-President as an experienced politician and philanthropist, insisting that he would not be learning on the job if elected.
“Atiku is a sellable material. That is why I’m so proud of my husband. Atiku is a philanthropist. Atiku has done it before. Atiku is not going to learn on the job, and Atiku is not a novice,” she said.
Titi also dismissed suggestions that Atiku, who is approaching 80, is still pursuing the presidency for personal wealth or power.
According to her, Atiku’s motivation is to serve Nigerians and repay the society that contributed to his success.
“Atiku doesn’t want Nigerians’ money. Atiku just wants to give back to society what the society has done for him. Because many people keep saying, what is he looking for? Very soon, he’s going to be 80,” she said.
She added that Atiku would focus on mentoring younger Nigerians in governance, expressing confidence that Nigerians would eventually ask him to seek a second term despite his earlier indication that he would serve only one term.
Titi further criticised the state of the Nigerian economy and governance under the current administration, saying the country was facing serious challenges.
“Today, we have no constitution. We have no rule of law. Nothing is working. Our economy is in shambles. And I wonder how people are living. I wonder how people are eating,” she said.
She also said Atiku would groom his running mate to succeed him after one term if he becomes president.
“By the grace of God, when Atiku comes to this table, I told you, people will yearn that Atiku should continue and do a second time. By then, he will have tutored his deputy. Maybe the deputy will take over from him,” she added.
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