Former Vice-President and All Progressives Congress
chieftain, Atiku Abubakar, has denied the rumour
going round in Adamawa State that he intends to
contest in the governorship by-election in the state.
The election, which will hold on October 11, is
expected to be a two-horse race between the APC
and the Peoples Democratic Party.
Among the people gunning for the governorship seat
are the former Deputy Governor of the state, Bala
Ngilari, the former military Governor of Lagos State,
Col Buba Marwa (retd) and the ex-Chairman of the
Economic and Financial Crime Commission, Mallam
Nuhu Ribadu, who recently defected from the APC to
the PDP.
Concerning the rumour, Atiku on Saturday posted on
his Facebook page, “I just read this rumour that I am
running for governor of Adamawa State. This is not
true.”
According to him, contesting again as the governor of
the state will mean taking a step backward.
“I was elected governor of Adamawa State 15 years
ago, but was elevated to the position of vice
president. I believe we must always look forward,
not backwards.
“I will never back away from supporting the
development of my home state, as I have always
done, both as a businessman and a statesman,” Atiku
said.
The APC chieftain also expressed his sadness over
the inability of President Goodluck Jonathan’s
government to rescue the more than 200 Chibok
schoolgirls being held hostage by Boko Haram.
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