The screening panel of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has screened former vice president Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers state governor Rotimi Amaechi, and former banker Muhammad Hayatu-Deen for the party’s presidential election.
This occurred at the Transcorp Hilton hotel in Abuja.
The panel had Liyel Imoke, the former governor of Cross River state, as the chairman while Cyril Maduabum was the secretary.
In response to reports that the screening process is leading to an internal crisis for the political party, former transportation minister, has rejected such claims and vowed to remain with the party until the end.
Political wrangling was not something that took place on one specific platform alone, as he pointed out.
The rising insecurity was also blamed by Amaechi on systemic problems and unemployment, especially among youth.
This he promised to tackle if given the chance. In addition, he said that if he is engaged in the process, he would be willing to accept the outcome.
In a different release from the Senior Special Assistant to Atiku for Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, he described the screening exercise as more than a mere party affair. He termed it a chance for him to show his vision for restoring national stability.
Atiku warned against the high rate of unemployment, collapse of institutions, and the issue of insecurity because these factors had contributed to kidnappings and violent acts.
According to Atiku, Nigeria was unable to continue operating along the present economic path due to dwindling investor confidence, closure of businesses, and poor policy.
He made known the measures being put in place to create jobs, stimulate the private sector, exercise fiscal prudence, maintain macroeconomic stability, and promote sustainable investment in the country.
On his part, Hayatu-Deen said that Nigeria could not afford to have a leadership without direction amid deteriorating economic situations, insecurity, and unemployment in the country.
He further noted that ADC provided Nigeria with an opportunity to form a coalition built on competence, cohesion, and economic revival through competent leadership.
