A national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu had in 2016 said that Nigeria needs people like Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to make life more meaningful for Nigerians.
Tinubu made the statement in a letter to felicitate with the former vice president on his 70th birthday, Tinubu described the Turakin Adamawa as a man of faith, saying faith has kept him going and waxing strong.
Orsu24news recalls that Tinubu described Atiku as a leader with substance, said that Nigerians needs him and others to make life more meaningful.
This came as prophecy fulfilled as Atiku has been nominated as the Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to compete President Buhari in 2019 election.
In the letter he personally signed by Tinubu, the former Lagos governor urged Atiku to accept that “there is a tide in the affairs of men”.
Tinubu wrote: “I write to felicitate with you on the attainment of the proverbial age of three scores and ten, 70. Your life has been a life of service to your people, your country and the causes you believe in. Nigeria has been well-served by your stewardship and leadership.
“Your steadfastness in walking the democratic path sets you apart as a leader with substance.
“Your passion for education has seen you invest your time and resources in education, knowing full well that when you educate people, you educate a nation.
“You are a man of faith. Your faith has kept you going and kept you strong. I urge you to accept that there is a tide in the affairs of men. You must continue to serve Nigeria well even as a private citizen and a notable leader.
“Do not relent because Nigeria needs you and others like you to continue to make life more meaningful. We must continue to explore common grounds towards promoting the common good.
“I pray for a long life and continued good health for Turaki Adamawa, Atiku Abubakar”.
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