Centenary Celebrations Inappropriate – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denounced the centenary anniversary celebrations going on in Abuja, describing it as ‘inappropriate’.

Atiku was reacting to the decision of the Federal Government to go ahead with the celebrations despite the recent massacre of over 29 students in Yobe.

He, however, congratulated Nigerians and President Goodluck Jonathan on the occasion of 100years of the amalgamation of the Northern and Southern protectorates.

In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Atiku said: “I’m appalled by this obscenity showing on NTA in the name of Centenary Celebration. It is inappropriate!

“I’m proud of our history over the last 100 years. I congratulate our President and Nigerians for this journey so far.

“However, I totally denounce the party currently happening in Abuja. It is a symbolic dance on the graves of those murdered FGC children. It’s a slap on the faces of those FGC parents currently mourning their children, and those crying over their abducted children”.

2015: Atiku Consults With APC Stakeholders In Edo

Ahead of the 2015 general election, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday consulted with leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo.

Mr. Atiku, who visited the state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, in his office in Benin said he was in the state as part of his nationwide consultation with the leadership of the party.

He said that the tour was in fulfillment of his promise to consult with relevant stakeholders across the country on his political ambition.

He commended the state government on its infrastructure development under the present administration and urged the governor to do more.

Responding, Mr. Oshiomhole said that he was excited about the intention of the meeting. He wished the former vice president well.

He urged him to ensure that his consultation would be to the benefit of the country and its citizens.

Mr. Atiku, though still a member of Nigeria’s ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had voiced his frustration at being muzzled out of the party’s activities. He had been approached by the national leaders of the APC to join the opposition party, which controls Edo and 15 other states.

(NAN)