The Digest:
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly expressed regret over his role in forming the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, admitting that Nigeria's situation has deteriorated under the party he helped build. Speaking in Abuja, he warned that any new coalition must learn from past mistakes.
Key Points:
- Atiku addressed a press conference with opposition leaders on Thursday under the theme "Urgent Call to Save Nigeria's Democracy"
- He recalled that opposition coalesced in 2014 to form APC over concerns about democracy faltering under Goodluck Jonathan
- Atiku admitted: "We ended up at the same position we found ourselves in 2014, worse"
- He cited insecurity and economic instability as the same challenges now magnified
- Atiku stressed that any new political front must remain focused on restoring "true democracy"
