A former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has blamed the current government under the leadership of President Goodluck Jonathan over his failure to solve the problem of insecurity in Nigeria since he assumed office few years back.

Atiku lamented that if not for his old age, he would have gone to the war-front to battle the outlawed sect, Boko Haram that has been terrorizing the country for years. He recalled how the Obasanjo administration (where he served as the Vice President) crushed such a terror group within six weeks and wondered why the menace remains unresolved after four or five years.

Atiku made this disclosure while addressing newsmen in his Abuja residence on the State of the Nation and his plans to formally declare for presidential race. Accordng to him, “I am absolutely upset and angry with this insecurity situation. I don’t believe that as a country, we have done enough to secure this country. This bunch of insurgence has been
operating for nearly four or five years now. Knowing Nigeria, we pride ourselves as having the best armed forces in this continent. I really don’t know where thing went wrong. Is it the armed forces or the political leaders? I just can’t believe what is happening. I am not in a position to explain it because I am not in government. But I don’t believe that this is a situation that Nigeria would not have dealt a very fatal blow within three to six months. “I remember that when we were in office, such a group wanted to emerge in Yobe state and we smashed that group completely within a couple of weeks.

That such a group should be allowed to operate for four or five years in this country and even saying they have occupied part of the country, hoisting flag and nobody is doing anything is unbelievable. Please help me ask them what is wrong because I am very upset and angry about this development. When I went to visit the son of Former President, Obasanjo, I said I wish I were a young man, I would have gone to the war front to fight. It is unbelievable what is happening,” he lamented.

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My people na how una see am?

If you are too old to defend the nation at the battle front, then you are too old to lead same country.

ratiken: If you are too old to defend the nation at the battle front, then you are too old to lead same country.

I concur to this.

ratiken: If you are too old to defend the nation at the battle front, then you are too old to lead same country.

agreed.

OGBENI AGE HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH FIGHTING BOKO BOYS. ARM YOUR SELF TO THE TEETH AND MATCH STRAIGHT TO SAMBISA FOREST. REMEMBER TO KILL EM ALL

must u fight them physically? Just give us the name of their sponsors cos u can't deny u knw nothng abt their sponsors. All na fight

lol! excuses of a wusss

It's never too late. Age has nothing to with fighting terrorism. Useless politician with chicken brain. Sir, you are not fit to rule Nigeria

ratiken: If you are too old to defend the nation at the battle front, then you are too old to lead same country.

I guess u got it all wrong. Cuz this man s jst saying what everybody knows... If it was reported today that 'Atiku at the battle front to defend the nation against Boko boiz.' I know without any doubt you'll be one of those criticising him abt his age...
Moreover, he can be old @ age but he's more intellectual than this Jonathan or watso eva he call himself. And that exactly is d kinda leaders we need here in dis country. Leaders that are aroogant, who have believe in developing the nation nd are exposed (have exposure wen it coms to current global issues) to the world Not this Jonathan that can't even make straight eye contact with the likes of obama.

ratiken: If you are too old to defend the nation at the battle front, then you are too old to lead same country.

End of Story.

A dying man trying to rule a dying nation.

Fagg0try

Atiku has finally confirm to the whole nation that he's TOO OLD to rule Nigeria.

Thank u so much for telling the truth, H.E Atiku Abubakar.

story for the voters....

quid:
Stop dreaming. No boko financial supporter will win any election in Nigeria.

Dreaming kee?? I will stop doing dt wen u also wake up from dis day dreaming dt u've been in for a long long tym... nd besides, Every nigerian is a dreamer cuz i know u hv been dreaming ryt from d very first day dt u were born up till dis moment cuz u were never supported by dis so called government of nigeria. ( u may even be unemployed).
I can see from the way u concluded that u do have d authority to grant leadership to only those that u wanted... lemme tell u then, Nigeria needs a better leadr nt an incapacitated, inexperienced or a quack zoologist who doesn't even know how to run his cabinet talk less of sustaining the nation..

We know those who ve served the country and have lead her at the same time, we know those who have sacrificed their sons for the service of the country. We know this, so nobody can wave lies in our face.

ratiken: If you are too old to defend the nation at the battle front, then you are too old to lead same country.

Atiku is a big clown and unrepentant cynic. Even the average person on the streets of Yola know this.

quid:
If by "better leader" you mean a bigoted, ignorant, violent, slow-witted Islamic president then I assure you that you are wasting your energy.

Man!! you've been criticising ma views only because atiku is a northerner nd a muslim?? nd yet you are saying you want the best for the country?.. I bet its clearly seen between u nd i who is being sentimental, subjective, nd religion bigot...
#judgeurself

quid:
The "best" for this country is clearly not an islamic bigot. Even the blind can see this clearly.

I guees the best for the country can only be a sluggish nd coward Christian bigot then.

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ratiken: If you are too old to defend the nation at the battle front, then you are too old to lead same country.

word!

The old man is at it again! Send one of your kids if you are so eager to help! How many times did you visit the soldiers in the front? Abi na only to stay for Abuja dey yarn nonsense you know?

I expect this type of statement from OBJ who is a well known Agbero

Then send your sons to fight them.

but not too old to become Nigeria president.....Story.

I hope old age would allow you to stop giving them money and support?