2027 Election: Atiku’s Camp Hits Back At Makinde, Says Stop Keeping The Company Of Alcoholics
Dimeji Fabiyi, who was once the Director of Youth Mobilization for the Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign in 2019 and 2023, asserted that the ex- vice president could still run in the 2027 presidential election despite his age.
Dimeji Fabiyi expressed his thoughts on the remarks made by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State concerning the requirements for presidential candidates.
Governor Seyi Makinde pointed out that age is a constraining factor for presidential hopefuls in the party.
Despite Governor Seyi Makinde not mentioning Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’ s name, Atiku, who is still striving for the presidency in the next general election, will be 81 years old by 2027.
In his response to Seyi Makinde, Dimeji Fabiyi reprimanded the governor of Oyo State – ” to devote more time to reading good books and familiarise himself more with intellectuals, instead of keeping the company of alcoholics, so that when next he speaks, he won’ t be mistaken for someone who prides himself for drinking 40 years old whiskey. ”
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja minister Nyesom Wike, who is a close ally of Governor Seyi Makinde, had last year said he was drinking 40- year- old whiskey at the time Atiku lost the 2027 election.
Dimeji Fabiyi also pointed out that- ‘ ‘ Atiku is of sound mind and body, with the intellectual firmament that measures far ahead of Governor Seyi Makinde. ”
Dimeji Fabiyi pointed out that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, despite being older than Governor Seyi Makinde, has the experience and global ability to solve problems.
According to his words, Dimeji Fabiyi said- ” As a matter of fact, I challenge Seyi Makinde to an intellectual contest with Atiku, and we shall see how his arrogance and presumed youthfulness will be humbled. ”
He continued- ” I have known Atiku for almost three decades, and I can tell you for free that he’ s an avid reader. When Seyi Makinde is in town, he should seek out how resourceful and flourishing Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’ s library is. ”
While speaking further, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar Said- ” Atiku is not a connoisseur of expensive wines and doesn’ t keep the company of cringe drinkers. Rather, he’ s a lover of books who reads widely. ”
He added- ” Unless Makinde believes that leadership is determined by aerodynamic strength, he should have been more guided before making a comment that makes him look like a clown. ”
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