Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has said that Nigeria is currently at the crossroads and appealed to Nigerians to be prepared to pull the country back from uncertainty.

Atiku, who contested the February 25, 2023 presidential election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, regretted that as a nation, “we have continued to struggle to manifest the dreams of our founding fathers in upholding the promises of shared prosperity and social justice.”

The former Vice President stated this in his message to Nigerians at the Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day anniversary.

Noting that the country has not progressed on many fronts, Atiku said 63 years ago when Nigeria gained her political independence, it was upon the promise of abundant prosperity and the principle of social justice.

“We have encountered great moments when the flag of our dear country flew tall on the global stage through the industry of our sportsmen and women, the prolific distinction of our academia, and the top-notch artistry of Nigerian talents in the global music scene,” he stated.

He added, “That success – the gallantry of our youth – is the primal element of what we celebrate today as a nation.

“Therefore, for me, the challenge before us all is in ensuring that the political leadership in the country that we call home should be worthy of our pride as a people and not of telling embarrassment.

“Our democracy has triumphed so far due to the fidelity of our conviction that a democracy when properly nurtured, should bring out the best in us and of us.

“As Nigerians, we are all not unfamiliar with the hardships in the economy, security, and other vital aspects of our society.

“While I enjoin us all to submit our strengths in faith to the Almighty God, we must be prepared to do our best to pull the country back from this point of uncertainty to a place of common safety.”