Former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Wednesday formally declared his intention to contest the 2015 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Addressing newsmen at a world press conference held at the Shehu Musa Yar? adua centre in Abuja, Alhaji Abubakar said he had chosen to answer the call to serve because of his belief that Nigerians deserve better.
?I want to lead a government where there is zero tolerance for corruption.?
Adding, he said, ?Nigeria must rise to take its place in the world. It is a call to serve that I have come to answer. With the support and prayers of Nigerians we will build a great new Nigeria for Nigerians.
?I have listened to the concerns of Nigerians, yet I still see hope in the face of the challenges. Our people have refused to succumb to despair. This never-say-die attitude of Nigerians is the reason I can never give up on Nigeria.
?My politics has been guided by fairness and justice. I have what it takes to bring people together and make things happen. We need strong dynamic leadership that would create jobs.
?With the support of Nigerians the APC shall form the next government in 2015. I have therefore decided to seek nomination on the platform of the APC to contest election for president.?
