Re-building Nigeria Initiative (RNI), a pan Nigeria interest group advocating for the development and growth of the country and protection of its citizens’ rights and privileges, has declared support for the actualization of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s 2019 presidential success.

According to the group, Atiku, who recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the major opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to realise his presidential ambition remains the most credible alternative to lead the country.

In an interview, the Deputy National President of RNI, Otunba Earnest ’Wale Fasan said the movement decided to pitch its tent with Atiku because he “parades the best credentials in terms of experience and acceptability across the six geo-political zones”

“Apart from the fact that Atiku is not and has never been labeled with ethnic sentiment, he also understands the dynamics of governing a multi-ethnic and religiously sensitive country like Nigeria. His success in running businesses would assist him in channeling the economic potentials of the country to the utmost best of the citizens.”

Fasan added that apart from being accessible and resolute in leadership decisions, “major prominent personalities in the country, especially from the South and the north are familiar with Atiku, when it comes to politics service delivery”.

A statement issued by the General Secretary of the group, Mr. Christian Aburime revealed that RNI is set for formal unveiling on Sunday, April 22, in Lagos.

Continuing, Aburime averred that “|The organization would embark on grassroots mobilization for the ‘Atiku 2019’ campaign with the aim of educating and enlightening the Nigerian electorates to align and support the presidential ambition of Atiku”

“We are currently encouraging our membership across the 774 local governments to participate actively in the coming election by obtaining their Permanent Voters Card (PVC) and also ensure they vote and stand by their votes. The group boasts of a formidable structure in Lagos and the Southwest.

A credible source noted that there are chances that the former Vice President who narrowly lost to President Muhammadu Buhari during the APC presidential primaries in Lagos in 2015 may grace the occasion.