By Seyi Babalola
Atiku Abubakar, a former vice president, has urged Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidates for the Labour Party and the New Nigeria Peoples Party, to stand with him in the battle for justice in the nation.
Atiku said this during the international news conference held in Abuja on Thursday in response to the Chicago State University (CSU) deposition of President Bola Tinubu’s academic records.
An American court’s ruling caused CSU to release Tinubu’s certificate to Atiku; this event sparked outrage among Nigerians.
Atiku said in a speech in Abuja that he was fighting for the nation, not for himself.
“This quest is not for or about Atiku Abubakar; it’s a quest for the enthronement of truth, morality, justice, and accountability in our public affairs,” Atiku said.
“In line with this, let me call on all well-meaning Nigerians, leaders of thought, religious, traditional, community, and political leaders.
“In particular, Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso of NNPP, leaders of political parties in Nigeria, and every single person who loves this country as I do, and who wishes nothing but the best for this country to join me in this campaign to enshrine accountability, and the basic principles of justice, morality, and uprightness in our country and in our government.”