Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has given a rather coded insight into the role he is likely to play in the new year.
Though he is expected to be one of the presidential aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku has of late been moderating his words.
In a statement on Sunday, he said he will help to ensure Nigeria’s reemergence. According to him,” My commitment in this new year is to help ensure that Nigeria will rise again and that the hopes of all Nigerians become a reality.
“Tell your friends, tell your family and tell your neighbours that 2018 will be the beginning of the renaissance of Nigeria,” Atiku said.
This later offer came after he reportedly said recently that he has not made up his mind whether to join the 2019 presidential race or not.
Atiku’s new year offer may likely raise further eyebrows among his supporters who have called on him to declare his 2019 presidential ambition openly.
The text of Atiku’s new year meassag reads thus: “As we step into the new year, my hope for Nigeria is that all Nigerians will be united.
“It is my hope that this year will bring out the empowerment of Nigerians and that through increased job opportunities Nigeria will be working again.
“It is my hope that all Nigerians will live in a safe and secure country.
“It is my hope that all Nigerians will live in an economy that provides them the quality of life they deserve and our youth have the opportunity to receive an education that sets the standard for all of Africa and the world.
“My commitment in this new year is to help ensure that Nigeria will rise again and that the hopes of all Nigerians become a reality.
“Tell your friends, tell your family and tell your neighbours that 2018 will be the beginning of the renaissance of Nigeria.
“I wish you all a very Happy New Year.
“God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
