FCT, Abuja – Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), held a meeting with the national executive committee of the Inter-Party Advisory Council Nigeria (IPAC) on Tuesday, November 14.
At the meeting, Atiku, a former vice president of Nigeria, let out some of his feelings.
Atiku met with IPAC executives at his Abuja residence on Tuesday, November 14.
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The 76-year-old stated that despite the “flaws” of democracy, he still believes in it and is committed to working with others in providing its preservation in Nigeria.
AmbaJay reports that the IPAC delegation was led by Yabagi Sani, the current national chairman of the Action Democratic Party (ADC).
Atiku wrote on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle:
“Today, during a meeting with the National Executive Committee of the Inter-Party Advisory Council Nigeria (IPAC), I emphasised the importance of protecting our democracy. I expressed concern over the APC’s actions, leading Nigeria towards a one-party dictatorship.
“I urged IPAC, led by Yabagi Sani, to rally opposition parties to form a stronger front against this threat.
“I criticised @inecnigeria for conducting poor elections, including discrepancies in voter numbers. I called for the national assembly (NASS) to prioritise constitutional and electoral reforms, in particular electronic voting reforms, to ensure transparent elections and protect our democracy.
“I believe democracy, despite its flaws, is the best form of government, and I am committed to working with others in providing its preservation in Nigeria.”
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He emphasised the importance of protecting Nigeria’s democracy.The former VP expressed concern over the All Progressives Congress (APC’s) actions, which he alleged is leading Nigeria towards a one-party dictatorship.He urged IPAC to rally opposition parties to form a stronger front against the ‘one-party dictatorship threat’.Atiku criticised Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “for conducting poor elections, including discrepancies in voter numbers”.He asked the national assembly to prioritise constitutional and electoral reforms, “in particular electronic voting reforms, to ensure transparent elections and protect our democracy”
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