Ahmad Baba, a staunch supporter of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has described the politician as a resilient statesman who has stood solid for Nigeria despite the many setbacks he has endured.
Ahmad Baba said in a nation where hope often flickers beneath the weight of broken promises and political instability, the former Vice President has consistently stood tall, not just in stature but also in vision, conviction, and unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s future.
In a statement on Sunday, Ahmad Baba said: “Despite past electoral setbacks, political betrayals, and defections from his party, the former Vice President has once again stepped forward — not out of desperation, but out of deep, unshakable belief in his ability to lead Nigeria into a new era of unity, prosperity, and purposeful governance.”
According to him, “Leadership is not defined by how many times you win, but by how many times you rise — stronger, wiser, and more determined to serve.”
Quoting a senior PDP official, Ahmad Baba said Atiku embodies resilience, noting that he doesn’t just believe in Nigeria, he believes in every Nigerian, and he refuses to give up on the dream of a better nation.”
He added: “A statesman of enviable credentials, Atiku was instrumental in the post-military economic transformation of Nigeria. As Vice President (1999–2007), he led the liberalization of key sectors — notably telecommunications, banking, and infrastructure — laying the foundation for the digital and economic expansion Nigeria benefits from today.
“His impact is still felt in the rise of mobile connectivity, private investment, and improved service delivery nationwide.
“Beyond the corridors of power, Atiku’s personal investments in education, particularly through the founding of the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, showcase his commitment to building minds, not just economies.
“In regions ravaged by insecurity and unemployment, Atiku chose to offer tools of hope — classrooms, not camps; opportunity, not oppression.
“Yet, for all his efforts, Atiku has faced betrayal — from allies who traded loyalty for expediency, from party men who mistook personal ambition for progress.
“Still, he presses on. The recent defections from the People’s Democratic Party have tested the party’s unity, but not Atiku’s resolve.
“His influence is not built on fleeting alliances but on decades of service, structure, and sustained belief in the Nigerian project.”
Alluding to the recent spate of defections to the All Progressives Congress by prominent Nigerian politicians, he said: “Let the defections come. Let the doubters speak. Atiku remains rooted — not in vanity, but in vision. Not in power, but in purpose.”
He reiterated what a spokesman of the Atiku Abubakar media team once said, that the 2023 presidential candidate of the PDP “is not shaken, because he knows his mission is greater than the moment.”
He continued: “As Nigeria stands at a historic crossroads — gripped by economic hardship, insecurity, and deep national divisions — the need for tested, experienced, and visionary leadership has never been more urgent.
“In Atiku Abubakar, Nigerians have a leader who understands the machinery of governance, who has created jobs, fostered unity, and delivered results.
“This is more than a candidacy — it is a movement of restoration. A call for competent, compassionate, and courageous leadership. A belief that Nigeria can and must rise — and that Atiku is the bridge between what is and what must be.
“Atiku Abubakar is not just running for office. He is standing for history. He is standing for Nigeria.”