The Digest:
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has voiced deep concern about the growing despair among Nigeria's youth. The former presidential candidate stated he feels "deeply sad" by the widespread lamentations over hardship, fraudulent elections, and bad governance, warning that the desired change cannot be achieved through voter apathy.
Key Points:
- Atiku Abubakar expressed extreme concern that young Nigerians are losing hope in the country's future.
- He cited recurring conversations with youths about bad governance, electoral fraud, and economic hardship.
- The former Vice President received a delegation of youths from 19 Northern states led by Adamu Bappa Gombe.
- He encouraged them not to give up, stating that change can only come through the ballot box.
- Atiku lamented that a 25-30% voter turnout in election cycles is insufficient for meaningful change.
- He challenged the youths to mobilize for massive participation in the 2027 general elections.
- Atiku vowed not to relent until Nigeria is "recovered from anti-democratic forces."
Sources: Daily Post
