Peoples Democratic Party Presidential candidate for next year’s election, Atiku Abubakar has sent a congratulatory message to new Tory leader Liz Truss.
BASIC FACTS
- Atiku congratulates Liz Truss on his Twitter handle following her victory on Monday.
- Liz Truss is expected to take over as the British Prime Minister on Tuesday following the resignation of Boris Johnson.
- Atiku is a major contender for Nigeria presidential election coming up in February 2023.
WHAT WE KNOW
Former Vice President and candidate of the opposition PDP for 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar has on Monday sent a congratulatory message to new Tory leader and incoming UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.
Atiku Abubakar who posted on his verified Twitter handle said he looked forward to a partnership with Truss, described her victory as hard fought one.
Atiku’s statement is a show of his optimism of his chances at the polls next February. This is in the face of internal crisis that has continued to characterise his candidature, choice of running mate and party chairmanship.
NOTABLE QUOTE
In the statement on Twitter, Atiku Abubakar said, “The United Kingdom has proven, yet again, the resilient power of democracy. The election of MP @trussliz as leader of the Conservative Party was a hard-fought process, but the ultimate winners are the people of the United Kingdom.
“I join all other friends of the UK to celebrate this moment.
“I equally look forward to an enhanced partnership of the new leadership of the @Conservatives with Nigeria and African countries in the areas of human capital development, trade and strengthening democracy and the integrity of elections.”
COMMENTARY
Recall that Liz Truss has earlier Monday been announced as the new leader of the Conservative Party in the UK and inherently the next Prime Minister.
Truss emergence as the leader of the Tories is coming on her victory in the internal election of the party, which followed the July resignation of Boris Johnson. Truss triumphed over former Chancellor of exchequer Rishi Sunak, polling 81,326 votes against Rishi Sunak who scored 60,399 votes.
Apart from congratulating the Tory leader and the people of UK. Nigerian politicians should learn how to run an issue based campaign for elections. Campaign should be a time to show us how you seek to govern.
After your campaign, play within the rules of the game, accept the outcome of a free and fair election. However, if you must reject the results, let it be done within the ambits of the law.
