Atiku Abubakar declares for 2015 presidential race

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has finally declared his interest in contesting in the 2015 presidential election on the ticket of the APC. Atiku said he will declare officially on Wednesday, September 24. This was contained in a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Mallam Garba Shenu, in Abuja this morning.

"The Turaki Adamawa will contest for the ticket of the All Progressives Congress, in the 2015 presidential elections. The former Vice President will be making the declaration on Wednesday September 24." the statement read in part.

"This is not about me, it is about our young people. It is about Nigerians. It is their future, not the past. It is about reforming government, securing the people and reconciling the nation,"  Atiku said.

The former Vice President was of the view that 2015 was special and a potential turning point in Nigeria's history-"that we need to seize the moment to give every Nigeria a chance to help redefine Nigeria as a place for them and their children to prosper and feel safe. He says a change is needed now and he is ready to lead that change". The frontline APC chieftain has embarked on extensive consultations with stakeholders at home and abroad.