Kalu said this in a statement released on Thursday, August 29.
Kalu responded to remarks made by Olabode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who suggested that Atiku should wait until 2031 to run for president again.
Pointedly, Kalu dismissed this notion, arguing that leadership requires individuals with the experience and skills that Atiku possesses, The Sun reported,
Kalu praised Atiku as a leader with a broad national appeal, noting his strong relationships across Nigeria’s diverse regions.
He criticized those who oppose Atiku, accusing them of promoting inexperienced individuals for political office to gain personal benefits, Vanguard reported.
He said:
Kalu emphasized that leadership is a complex and sensitive profession, best suited to those with wisdom, capacity, and the ability to navigate the country’s challenges.
He condemned the “ill-conceived feelings of ethnic hatred” and personal attacks on Atiku, labeling such actions as detrimental to Nigeria’s progress.
Kalu added:
Kalu insisted that under Atiku’s leadership, Nigeria would experience significant economic transformation, with advancements in investment, infrastructure, and the security of lives and properties.
He described Atiku as the right person to revitalize the nation’s socio-political and economic systems.
Kalu concluded by urging Nigerians to unite in support of Atiku, providing him with the necessary political backing to secure the presidency in 2027.
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that Timi Frank, a former deputy national publicity secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has criticized Chief Olabode George, the former deputy national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for claiming that Atiku Abubakar will not be President in 2027.
Frank, in a statement Thursday, August 29, accused George of living in self-delusion and ego trip, stating that he lacks the power to determine the fate of Atiku, the PDP 2023 presidential candidate, and who will be Nigeria’s next President.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
