By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has described the 2023 general election as a contest between truth and falsehood.
Atiku said this yesterday in his Christmas message to his social media supporters which was conveyed in a statement personally signed by him.
The PDP presidential candidate noted with sadness that the All Progressives Congress, APC, has made more Nigerians to live in multi-dimensional poverty.
The former Vice President thus advised that Nigerians must make sure that the APC is never allowed to return to power in 2023.
According to him, to defeat the APC and Recover Nigeria will require that “we organise ourselves” under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Atiku, in his statement, said, “It’s Christmas again and it’s a time to celebrate.It is a time to engage in acts of charity and, also time to reflect on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
“I have quite a number of Christian friends and through my relationships with them over the years, I know the importance that Christianity places on generous giving. It is the same with all religions.
“But this is one Christmas like none other. The times are hard and no thanks to the ruling APC that has run our economy to a malfunction.
“And that is where the message of Christ becomes relevant as always.
“The despondency of this time, and the uncertainties that come with it, requires of us to organise ourselves, establish the truth and advocate for what is right.
“The APC has made more Nigerians to live in multi-dimensional poverty – that’s the truth.
“Nigerians must make sure that the APC is never allowed to return to power in 2023. That is a just cause.
“To defeat the APC and Recover Nigeria will require that we organise ourselves under the banner of the Peoples Democratic Party.
“The election next year is a contest between truth and falsehood. I cannot thank you enough for your choice to stand at the right side.
“I will admonish that you continue to work hard. Our opponents in this election won’t let go easily. When we apply the teachings of Christ to remain steadfast on the right cause, we shall overcome. Nigeria shall overcome”, he said.
