Chief Bode George, the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Deputy National Chairman, on Thursday, appealed to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to shelve his 2027 presidential ambition and allow younger Nigerians to run.
He said Atiku would be 81 years old in 2027, and he would be too old at the time to govern the country.
Speaking during an interview on Arise TV, the PDP chieftain noted that Atiku should be like a big uncle in the room, mentoring the younger ones instead of thinking about contesting in 2027.
“My brother Atiku Abubakar was 77 years old last year, and by 2027 he will be 81 years old. Atiku should give room for younger Nigerians, who still have the energy and the brain to develop the country.
“Atiku should be in a situation where he plays like the big uncle in the room or the elder in the room.“Let’s mentor the younger generation, and let’s be consistent with our strong belief in our party norms”, he said.
Meanwhile, George also described the security situation in the country as ‘horrendous and heartbreaking.’
He urged President Bola Tinubu to call a meeting of retired military officers to devise solutions to tackle the current security challenges.
