Atiku Abubakar, the 2019 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said he made a mistake by giving his support to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2015 general election.
Atiku stated this on Monday at the presidential rally of the PDP in Kogi State.
The former vice president said he did not make the mistake alone as Bukola Saraki, Senate President also committed same blunder.
Messrs Atiku and Saraki were former members of the ruling party. They had defected to the APC prior to the 2015 general election.
âI have always advocated for the restructuring of this country,â Atiku said.
âIf there is one state that is going to be a beacon of progress, a beacon of hope after restructuring, itâs Kogi State. Because Kogi State has what it takes to be one of the most promising states in this country, therefore donât be deceived by APC.
âYou have seen them, you have voted for them, what have they done in this four years? What have they done here in Kogi State?
âThey canât even pay salaries, they canât pay pensions, schools are not working, this is a failed government and we have the opportunity to correct the mistakes we have made.
âHe (Saraki) made the mistake, I made the mistake, today we have retraced our steps and we are determined to correct the mistakes that has been made,â he said.
The former vice president also criticised the detention of Senator Dino Melaye who is said to have allegedly committed homicide in July.
âKogi state has one of the most prominent young politician in the country. Today he is under detention and unlawful detention for that matter,â the PDP flag-bearer said while calling on the APC-led government to free the lawmaker.
Atiku urged people to ensure they elect candidates of the PDP in the coming elections.
