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2019 Presidency: I'm a bridge between Nigeria's old, young - 72-year-old Atiku says

- Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has described himself as the bridge between Nigeria’s young and old generations

- The 72-years-old presidential candidate said he had gained experience to be able to relate with Nigerians of all age groups, as a result of his performance as a public official in the past

- Atiku added that Buhari's anti-corruption posturing was a ruse; stating that Nigeria’s corruption perception had not changed since the president came into office

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has described himself as the bridge between Nigeria’s young and old generations.

The candidate stated this is response to a suggestion by the moderator of the Wednesday, January 30 town hall meeting, Kadaria Ahmed, that his age could constitute a hindrance to his performance, Premium Times reports.

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Legit.ng gathers that Atiku, who is 72-years-old, said he had gained experience to be able to relate with Nigerians of all age groups, as a result of his performance as a public official in the past.

Atiku also took aim at President Muhammadu Buhari, saying the latter had not delivered on his promises. He pointed out that the Buhari administration came in on a promise of addressing three serious issues i.e. improving the economy, fighting corruption and containing the Boko Haram insurgency.

According to the former vice president, the All Progressives Congress (APC) had failed on all three.

He said before the APC came in, "our GDP was six percent. Immediately they came in, our country was plunged into recession.”

Atiku added that Buhari's anti-corruption posturing was a ruse; stating that Nigeria’s corruption perception had not changed since the president came into office.

He also stated that the country's security situation had worsened to include violent crisis in the north-west and central Nigeria.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar stated that if he loses the 2019 presidential election, he would concede defeat if the exercise is adjudged free and fair.

The former vice president pointed out that he conceded defeat when he lost before and doesn't see why this time should be different.

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