2023: ‘Atiku’s candidacy raises hope for diaspora voting’

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, a group of Nigerians in diaspora, on the aegis of Democracy Vanguard of Nigeria in Diaspora (DVND), has declared support for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, even as it vowed to raise fund in support of the project.

The Nigerians in Diaspora also said Atiku Abubakar’s presidency raised their hope of voting in future elections.

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A statement released in Abuja, signed by its Director-General, T A Sule and Vice President, Prince Anozie Ugenyi, acknowledged that Atiku has historically remained the one political leader whose every action and utterance has reflected an understanding of Nigeria’s deep-rooted challenges.

According to the diaspora group, it is also worthy of note that Atiku consistently demonstrated the most interest in what happens to Nigerians in the Diaspora.

“It is to this end that we have decided to mobilize our relatives back home to get their PVCs and go out in their numbers to exercise their franchise in order to guarantee a safer, more united and prosperous country.

“We also hereby declare to raise requisite funds to support this project as we all look forward to one day returning to a safer, more united and prosperous country.

“It is an exciting certainty that we who live in other countries share Atiku’s vision of an all-inclusive plan for us. We know that with leadership such as he will offer, the institutions responsible for the same will ensure our voting rights as early as 2027. We know that where there is a will, a way becomes inevitable.

“For the avoidance of doubt, our numbers are legion and we are curating the same to ensure every one of us matches their desires with actions to the realization of a Nigeria of our dreams.”

While describing Atiku as a unifier and bridge-builder, the group expressed excitement over his emergence and Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, saying “their ticket has upped the prospects of getting Nigerians in the diaspora to start voting in national elections as early as 2027.