2027: Atiku Urges Nigerians To Collect PVCs, Pledges To Ease Hardship

The Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, criticised Nigeria’s rising price of dwelling and insecurity. He pledged to enhance affordability and restore safety if he turns into chief.

Atiku pledged in a submit on his official X account on Wednesday, the place he urged registered voters to gather their Permanent Voter Cards forward of the subsequent normal election

The former Vice President stated Nigerians throughout completely different age teams have been scuffling with financial hardship and rising safety considerations.

“My fellow Nigerians, young and old, I know the pain you are carrying,” Atiku wrote.

He lamented that oldsters have been fearful about feeding their kids, whereas pensioners have been compelled to make tough decisions between shopping for meals and buying medicines.

The former vice-president additionally expressed concern over the monetary difficulties dealing with younger Nigerians, noting that many employees may barely meet their fundamental wants regardless of their earnings.

“Young people work hard, yet transport, rent and basic needs consume what they earn,” he stated.

Atiku additional decried the persistent menace of kidnapping and assaults throughout the nation, saying many households lived in concern for the security of their family members.

“And across the country, families live with the fear of kidnapping, attacks and whether their loved ones will return home safely,” he added.

He stated Nigerians shouldn’t be compelled to endure starvation and insecurity concurrently, warning in opposition to permitting the prevailing challenges to grow to be the longer term inherited by youthful generations.

“No family should have to face hunger and insecurity at the same time. We cannot allow this hardship and fear to become the future our children inherit,” Atiku acknowledged.

Calling on eligible voters to take part within the electoral course of, he urged registered voters to gather and safeguard their PVCs, describing the playing cards as devices for demanding change by means of peaceable democratic participation.

“If you are a registered voter, please go and collect your PVC. Hold on to it. It is your voice, your choice and your peaceful power to demand change,” he stated.

Atiku, who has been a presidential candidate in earlier elections, blamed President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the excessive price of dwelling and pledged to reverse the pattern.

“Bola made life expensive. I will work to make life affordable again and restore the security every Nigerian deserves,” he stated.

He referred to as for nationwide unity throughout generations, urging Nigerians to help his imaginative and prescient of a rustic the place households may stay safely and with dignity.

“Let us stand together, across generations, and vote for a Nigeria where every family can live with dignity, safety and hope,” he added.