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Former Vice President and frontline runner for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, stated on Monday that he had signed a pact with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on how to save Nigeria from its current unenviable state.

Speaking with BBC Hausa Service monitored in Abuja, Atiku revealed that a closed-door meeting he recently had with the former president at the Otta Farm, Ogun state, was fruitful and was in the best interest of Nigeria.

He regretted in the course of the programme that a piece of advice he offered President Goodluck Jonathan in the past on the need to effect plans that would lead to the successful enlistment of volunteers like ‘Civilian JTF’ into the Nigerian military was not given consideration.

Speaking earlier on the presidential primaries of the APC which is fast afoot, Atiku assured that; “There is no problem that will arise after our primaries because we are one and will work for whoever that emerges.”

He then went on to comment on his visit to Obasanjo, of which he noted: “We discussed challenges our country is facing, and we reached a pact that we will work together and ensure that our country is out of the mess we are in presently.”

When asked whether he thinks elections could still go on in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states considering the given that Boko Haram terrorists hold sway in some territories within the states, the former Vice President said, “Yes, I agree that there are territories in Yobe, Adamawa and Borno that are under these terrorists, but this cannot stop elections.

“We have seen many countries with similar situation but they still went ahead and had successful elections in peace and calm,” he added.

While objecting to the assumption that politicians were wholesomely not bothered about insurgency but just about jostling for political power, the presidential aspirant said, “It is not true that we don’t bother. All the places we went, you will see us expressing concern and coming up with solution and giving to the country.

Source:dailypost.ng/2014/11/18/2015-obasanjo-agreed-save-nigeria-atiku/

You can't possibly end this terrorism Atiku if you are not the C-in-C.
But then, you will never reach that spot till Nigeria divides.

Oga Atiku and Baba OBJ, whatever you people agreed on must give GEJ as the end product.

GEJ will defeat you or any person that APC fields.
I can't wait to vote against APC come 2015.

people may hate me for this.....but based on the manifestos i have seen ....his own was the best ...by miles

Ok, u people should do somfin b4 somfin do us oh.

These useless oldmen are ready to say anything sofar it guarantees them entry into power. They should heed Oshiomhole's advice to "GO AND DIE!!!".

You guys already had 8 years to "save" Nigeria

I don't see how JONATHAN can win without massive rigging.

Vessi:
You can't possibly end this terrorism Atiku if you are not the C-in-C.
But then, you will never reach that spot till Nigeria divides.

Atiku personally dolled out millions of naira to local viligantes who flushed out boko haram at Mubi. Something Jonathan couldn't do. Tell me the reason why the local vigilantes were disbanded on orders from Jonathan by the IGP?

PentiumPro:
I don't see how JONATHAN can win without massive rigging.

Then, you are a learner.

Nigerians will thank you

Vessi:

Then, you are a learner.

Bros, show me.

berem:
Atiku personally dolled out millions of naira to local viligantes who flushed out boko haram at Mubi. Something Jonathan couldn't do. Tell me the reason why the local vigilantes were disbanded on orders from Jonathan by the IGP?

Hahaha. You mean Atiku paid his boys to stop bombing and staged 'retreat'?
I'll .

PentiumPro:


Bros, show me.

This is politics, if I expose it, the plan will be countered. It's better you witness it.

Vessi:

Hahaha. You mean Atiku paid his boys to stop bombing and staged 'retreat'?
I'll .

at the expense of his people being killed? Please stop yarning dust.

berem:
at the expense of his people being killed? Please stop yarning dust.

People you said? They care only about themselves. These politicians steal millions and millions of Naira, leaving Nigeria, Nigerians(including North) people impovrished. Now you think he cares about "his people".
Na you wey dey talk lyk u no sabi these Politicians.

Interesting! How only two men can decide the fate of the entire nation in another news Atiku just pray OBJ no back bite u, baba didn't forgive oo

Vessi:

People you said? They care only about themselves. These politicians steal millions and millions of Naira, leaving Nigeria, Nigerians(including North) people impovrished. Now you think he cares about "his people".
Na you wey dey talk lyk u no sabi these Politicians.

he doesn't care about his people yet he built almost all his industries in his state is creating jobs for them? What more can he do to care for his people?

berem:
he doesn't care about his people yet he built almost all his industries in his state is creating jobs for them? What more can he do to care for his people?

Nigger is investing his money where he'll reap it. You think he gives a hoooot about you.

Vessi:

Nigger is investing his money where he'll reap it. You think he gives a hoooot about you.

I think I have made my point how he helped fight the insurgents at Mubi. If as an aspirant he can do that,then as a president he can eliminate boko haram.

berem:
I think I have made my point how he helped fight the insurgents at Mubi. If as an aspirant he can do that,then as a president he can eliminate boko haram.

How wouldn't he eliminate boko haram when he is connected to them?
He simply called his boys to order and used it for publicity stunt. Take it or leave it.

Vessi:

How wouldn't he eliminate boko haram when he is connected to them?
He simply called his boys to order and used it for publicity stunt. Take it or leave it.

what proof do you have that he is connected to "them"? You have stopped associating boko haram to Buhari,it is now Atiku?

Lol!

berem:
what proof do you have that he is connected to "them"? You have stopped associating boko haram to Buhari,it is now Atiku?

Lol!

My proof is the publicity stunt he just displayed on his "vigilante force scaring away boko haram militants".
How could mere hunters pursue "Almighty" militants our Nigerian soldiers alleged wield superior weapons and ammo?
Don't tell me Atiku provided them with heavy ammo, because then he is sponsoring future aboooki terrorists who would not return those weapons.

berem:
Atiku personally dolled out millions of naira to local viligantes who flushed out boko haram at Mubi. Something Jonathan couldn't do. Tell me the reason why the local vigilantes were disbanded on orders from Jonathan by the IGP?

It's too sensitive to allow Atiku fund and direct the civilian JTF against the Boko Haram. What will stop them from going against his political opponents if they feel that he's cheated. The IGP only directed that they be properly screened before they are allowed to bear arms.

Vessi:

My proof is the publicity stunt he just displayed on his "vigilante force scaring away boko haram militants".
How could mere hunters pursue "Almighty" militants our Nigerian soldiers alleged wield superior weapons and ammo?
Don't tell me Atiku provided them with heavy ammo, because then he is sponsoring future aboooki terrorists who would not return those weapons.

Questions for Jonathan to answer. Go and ask Olukolade if such thing ever happened.

Fallacy Argumentum

uviesa:
Former Vice President and frontline runner for the All
Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket, Alhaji
Atiku Abubakar, stated on Monday that he had signed a
pact with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo on how
to save Nigeria from its current unenviable state. Speaking with BBC Hausa Service monitored in Abuja,
Atiku revealed that a closed-door meeting he recently
had with the former president at the Otta Farm, Ogun
state, was fruitful and was in the best interest of Nigeria. He regretted in the course of the programme that a piece
of advice he offered President Goodluck Jonathan in the
past on the need to effect plans that would lead to the
successful enlistment of volunteers like ‘Civilian JTF’ into
the Nigerian military was not given consideration. Speaking earlier on the presidential primaries of the APC
which is fast afoot, Atiku assured that; “There is no
problem that will arise after our primaries because we
are one and will work for whoever that emerges.” He then went on to comment on his visit to Obasanjo, of
which he noted: “We discussed challenges our country is
facing, and we reached a pact that we will work
together and ensure that our country is out of the mess
we are in presently.” When asked whether he thinks elections could still go on
in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states considering the
given that Boko Haram terrorists hold sway in some
territories within the states, the former Vice President
said, “Yes, I agree that there are territories in Yobe,
Adamawa and Borno that are under these terrorists, but this cannot stop elections. “We have seen many countries with similar situation but
they still went ahead and had successful elections in
peace and calm,” he added. While objecting to the assumption that politicians were
wholesomely not bothered about insurgency but just
about jostling for political power, the presidential
aspirant said, “It is not true that we don’t bother. All the
places we went, you will see us expressing concern and
coming up with solution and giving to the country
Source:dailypost.ng/2014/11/18/2015-obasanjo-agreed-save-nigeria-atiku/

berem:
Questions for Jonathan to answer. Go and ask Olukolade if such thing ever happened.

You ed Atiku, claiming his civilian vigilantes/hunters scattered the militants ni

kITATITA:


It's too sensitive to allow Atiku fund and direct the civilian JTF against the Boko Haram. What will stop them from going against his political opponents if they feel that he's cheated. The IGP only directed that they be properly screened before they are allowed to bear arms.

you call it insensitive? A whole town was under siege and you call Atiku's intervention sensitive? Oh please!!

Hahaha you both were there for 8 years you didn't agree to save Nigeria. Now you have agreed. APC is a party full of fakes, liars and murderers.

Atiku -----apc

Buhari------ apc

OBJ------- apc

All above 68 yrs in age and have now agreed to save Nigeria after so many years

berem:
you call it insensitive? A whole town was under siege and you call Atiku's intervention sensitive? Oh please!!

He should intervene through constituted authority. Atiku army is not backed by any law.

AZeD1:
You guys already had 8 years to "save" Nigeria

Abi.