'Your national interest gave us democracy' - Atiku hails Abdulsalami at 84

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
'Your national interest gave us democracy' - Atiku hails Abdulsalami at 84

Atiku Abubakar, ADC presidential candidate, said that former Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar placed national interest above personal ambition, leading a peaceful transition in 1999 that restored democracy. He praised Abdulsalami's commitment to peace, national unity, and democratic values. Atiku made these remarks in a post on X (formerly Twitter) celebrating Abdulsalami's 84th birthday.

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