Let’s not pretend all is well, outcome of 2023 presidential election divided the country deeply – Atiku

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 elections, has expressed concerns about the aftermath of the previous presidential election, stating that it has created deep divisions in Nigeria.

Atiku, who was the runner-up to President-elect Bola Tinubu, conveyed his Eid-el-Fitr greetings to Muslims and emphasized the need for peace and harmony in the country.

He urged Muslims to contribute to the unification of Nigeria and discouraged Nigerians from losing hope despite the polarizing state of the nation’s politics.

According to Atiku: “Let me join other leaders in congratulating my fellow Muslims for successfully witnessing the end of this year’s Ramadan fasting period, a period that came with tough spiritual challenges designed to strengthen our Iman and Tawheed.

“Nigeria needs peace and harmony and we as citizens must ensure that we live our lives according to the pleasings of God. We must make justice and fairness the hallmark of our nation.

“Let’s not pretend that all is well. Our country is deeply divided. The outcome of the 2023 presidential election has made this division worse. I’m sincerely worried about this appalling reality.”