We came here for a Presidential debate, not a candidacy debate, and I, Atiku Abubakar can not challenge or question an administration where the man at the helm of the affairs of the nation is not present to defend himself or his policies. After all you cannot shave a man's head in his absence. I do not believe in attacking a man who is NOT here to defend himself. As a leader and former vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, let me first apologise to all Nigerians, my fellow candidates and the moderator for the the APC Presidential Candidates absence in this debate. His non-appearance is a slight on ALL of us and our democracy.

Secondly, with all due respect to my fellow candidates, Fela Durotoye, Oby Ezekwesili, Kingsley Moghalu and to the moderator Mark Sugar and with apologies to all Nigerians here and at home expecting an interesting debate, I regret that I will not be able to go on with this debate due to President Buhari's absence.

I however challenge President Buhari to choose a date and time for a debate where he will be present and I will be there, hopefully with the other candidates as well.

Thank you and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Atiku Abubakar

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Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the incoming president of the federal republic May 29, 2019, always on point.

come Feb 16, you'll be termed as "PRESIDENT ELECT"

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Lol.

Smart man. First showed up to show his seriousness. Could not find the hit man to bring down.

Leaves. Because other candidates ll use him for eba since he is the next hit man

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Hmmm. Do I like the aura this man just displayed? I think I am getting me to like him somehow.

I really just want the best for this country and I pray the best wins.


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He traveled to the US (which some numbskulls said was impossible)...

He spent two days meeting with US Congressmen, the US Chamber of Commerce, and the Nigerian American community.

He left the US early this morning and spent almost half a day in the air.

Returned, addressed supporters, and even with jet lag arrived at the venue of the debate and met other candidates.

Then one senile retired soldier who was handing over his presidential candidacy to a "governatorial" candidate refuses to show up and you expect Atiku to debate him in his absence.

Buhari, the debate is always open; pick a date, time, and venue of your convenience, and Atiku will give you a bloody nose!!! It's a dare!

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soberdrunk:
This is absolute Bullshit!!! Is it between you and Mr President? Is it Mr President that is going to vote for you? This is a direct insult to voters.......

Yes, it is between himself and Buhari. It is a debate not a campaign rally. Nigerians already have access to his manifesto (physical and digitial), plans, and have attended his rallies. Now, they want to see him square up with that waste of space to compare and contrast directly.

Don't be as empty-headed as your C-in-C; use your brain.

-Lord

Gram!

Good decision

Good!
What's good for the goose is also good for the gander.
If APC feel their Tradermoni vote buying is enough to win them the election, then Atiku shouldn't bother attending the debate as all sensible Nigerians are bent on sending failure out. Nigeria have not had it this bad before.

After all you cannot shave a man's head in his absence

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Oloriburuku .
Will you even be allowed to ask other candidates questions during the debate?
What a useless reason .
I trust fl@thead ipobians to start jubilation because of this flimsy excuse .
This bastard is an opposition and he’s displaying so much pride .
The same person said in an interview that if they like let them vote for me . Just imagine the useless man .
It shall not be well with you Atiku and anyone supporting you .
Next level is certain

very disappointing.

The looting machine just squandered a noble opportunity to tell the nation why he should be voted for

Here he is comparing himself to the sitting president whose style of leadership Nigerians are already familiar with

This is absolute Bullshit!!! Is it between you and Mr President? Is it Mr President that is going to vote for you? This is a direct insult to voters.......

Lol. Las las he still bailed. The man has not even become president and wayo don already start.
You are contesting for the presidency to serve nigeria and not tussle with buhari. Are you better than the other candidates present? Get on that podium and defend your plans for the people.

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Oga oo, ( ATIKU and burahi ). None of these deserves a chance to rule this nation.

id911:
I told you guys Aiku was at the debate venue and was about entering when we heard that Buhari has refused to come. Buhari is who we want to be in the podium with because he's our main opponent.

See this zombie. Get your flat...headed skull outta Atiku's ass.
Atiku wan use Bubu shine.. fear catch the idiot when he realised he would be the punching bag in the absence of Bubu.
Where are the Buhari must debate hypocrites

Well... he should have continued with the debate.
The people are more important... The mandate is more important and bigger than Buhari.

Even if an ant was there to debate with you, you should have continued. It's disrespectful to ignore the presence of other candidates as well.

This is my opinion but I also respect Atikus opinion.

He chickened out

God bless the incoming President

He who runs live to fight another day.

For Atiku you need make use of every opportunity.his advisers should know better

I second you My President

Good. Atikulated

Oga