The two presidential candidates of the Peoples Coalition Party (PCP), Dr. Nicolas Felix and his All Grassroots Alliance (AGA), Barrister Chucks Nwachuku yesterday in Abuja formally shelved their ambitions and adopted the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar.
Daily Trust reports that the two former candidates were holding simultaneous declarations with their supporters at different locations, before they resolved to come together and merged their declarations.
Dr. Nicolas Felix, who briefed newsmen on behalf of the duo, said it can only take a man of strong wits, expertise, courage, and resourcefulness to diagnose and treat the immuno-deficiency of the country and restore the health of Nigeria.
“Today, as Presidential candidates we are joining the team of progressive to do the needful for the development of Nigeria as a nation.
“After careful consideration and several meetings among some presidential candidates, I, Dr. Nicolas Felix the Presidential Candidate of Peoples Coalition Party (PCP) together with Barrister Chucks Nwachukwu the Presidential Candidate of All Grassroot Alliance (AGA) are officially declaring our support for the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
“We are urging all our supporters and millions of youths across the country on February 16th 2019 as they get to the polls to vote for the presidential candidate of PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.
“Some will be wondering why giving up my ambition in this critical period close to the election? But the simple answer is that my sacrifices were borne of the need for a great Nigeria for all. It was borne out of unselfish ambition and patriotic moves towards a greater Nigeria,” he said.
He expressed optimism that Atiku as a man of intellectual capacity would do his best to achieve their vision for a new Nigeria that is working.
He said, “Our principle is to get things done not minding who is paddling the ship of the nation knowing well our preferred candidate would deliver beyond expectations for Nigerians.
“Under him our power sector would deliver not only to the few privileged but every citizen of this great country. Under him, we can have a restructured Nigeria where the opinions of all would be heard and examined without being marginalized.”
