Knowing Atiku Abubakar in one minute. Episode 24
Published by NYFA editors

The Unassailable Statesman: A Testament to Atiku Abubakar's Unwavering Integrity.
In a nation besmirched by the ubiquitous spectre of corruption, Atiku Abubakar stands as a colossus of integrity, a stalwart champion of transparency and accountability. "I'm not a messiah," he avers with characteristic humility, eschewing the grandiose promises that often characterise the rhetoric of would-be saviours. Instead, he invites the Nigerian people to scrutinise his track record, to examine the economic progress achieved under his stewardship and his accomplishments in the private sector.
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Atiku's assertion that he had millions of dollars in assets declared in 1999, long before his tenure as Vice President, serves as a testament to his entrepreneurial acumen and foresight. "I had millions of dollars in assets declared in 1999," he declares, a statement that underscores his business acumen. His businesses, managed through a Blind Trust during his time in government, continued to flourish, a feat that underscores his business prowess. That he was able to personally bankroll the PDP during his tenure is a telling indication of his financial wherewithal, a fact that belies the spurious claims of his detractors.
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As Vice President, Atiku played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria's economic landscape, leaving an indelible mark on the nation's development. "I always ask to look at the economic progress we made under my leadership and what I am doing in private business and judge me by those," he exhorts, a call to action that underscores his commitment to transparency and accountability. His tenure was marked by a commitment to educational development, with the Nigerian educational system garnering international recognition for its excellence. The nation's universities were bastions of intellectual rigour, producing scholars who made meaningful contributions to their respective fields.
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Atiku's leadership was instrumental in fostering an environment that encouraged academic excellence, a legacy that continues to inspire future generations. "People say I became rich in government. It's a lie," he declares, a statement that speaks to the spurious nature of the allegations levelled against him. In an era where the Nigerian educational system has been reduced to a shadow of its former self, Atiku's vision for a knowledge-driven economy seems like a distant memory. However, his commitment to education remains unwavering, a testament to his conviction that the nation's future lies in the empowerment of its youth.
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As a leader, Atiku understands that the key to Nigeria's prosperity lies in the development of its human capital, a principle that guided his actions during his time in government. "How come in all these years, none of my opponents has found any evidence to indict me?" he asks, a rhetorical question that speaks to the spurious nature of the allegations levelled against him. In a nation where corruption is often the norm, Atiku's commitment to transparency and accountability is a breath of fresh air.
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In sum, Atiku is a leader of unimpeachable character, a statesman whose commitment to integrity and transparency is unwavering. His vision for Nigeria's future is rooted in the empowerment of its youth, a principle that guided his actions during his time in government. This is Atiku Abubakar, Our Political Party philosophy.



