The former vice president also mocked the ruling All Progressives Congress, saying Nigerians should say “enough is enough of hunger, unemployment caused by the Buhari-led government.”
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his commitment to fighting insecurity in Borno state and the entire country if voted into power in 2023.
Atiku disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking at the PDP presidential campaign rally in Maiduguri, Borno State.
The former vice president also mocked the ruling All Progressives Congress, saying Nigerians should say “enough is enough of hunger, unemployment caused by the Buhari-led government.”
He said he was not impressed with President Muhammed Buhari’s handling of security in the country, especially regarding the protracted Boko Haram insurgency.
The PDP candidate vowed that his government will not only end insurgency and other security issues but also keep the nation more united.
He also promised to reduce taxation, and revamp the Lake Chad basin to boost agricultural farm produce in Borno state.
“When we arrived (in) Borno, we visited the Shehu of Borno who requested us five things and we have promised that if we get elected as President, we shall fulfill our promises,” Atiku said.
“In the Shehu of Borno's speech, he asked for three to four things and I, in my capacity as Zannah Santa of Borno, I've promised that if Nigerians elected me, I'll do them in Borno by God's grace.
“First, he said he wants us to revive the Chad Basin Authority. When I was working in Borno, it was working fully and provided employment opportunities. Secondly, he asked me to bring back the peaceful atmosphere in the state.
“You can't achieve anything without peace and I'm promising to restore peace because there's no reason why there should be security issues in Borno at a time like this.”
SaharaReporters had reported that some hoodlums suspected to be members of the APC attacked supporters of Abubakar and the PDP in Maiduguri.
The supporters were attacked by the thugs on their way to the venue of the presidential rally scheduled to hold at Ramat Square.
The hoodlums threw stones and other dangerous objects at vehicles belonging to the opposition party members.