Reactions As Timi Dakolo Performs At Atiku’s Declaration Rally

Oyinlola Awonuga
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Reactions As Timi Dakolo Performs At Atiku's Declaration Rally

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Some Nigerian youths on the micro-blogging platform, Twitter have reacted to the decision by singer Timi Dakolo to perform at the ceremony marking Atiku Abubakar’s declaration for the presidency in 2023.

The presidential aspirant made this known today, 23rd of March, after he tweeted via his verified Twitter account, @atiku. His tweet read: “Unity Song by @timidakolo

One People. One Future. One Country. #OneNigeria #AtikuDeclaration.”

Since the video surfaced on social media, some Nigerians have expressed their grievances on Twitter following the action.

Atiku, who served as vice president under former President Olusegun Obasanjo, will be running for president for the sixth time.

He is among the top contenders for the Peoples Democratic Party platform (PDP) presidential ticket.

Read some of the reactions:

@Jacynn330

You believe in one Nigeria buh you don’t believe in zoning????you don’t believe dt someone from the SE should be president?😂

@ Peter Lanlehin

Should we say Timi dakolo is hungry cos he’s singing at Atiku declaration?

Cos it’s Atiku people will sheath their swords.

@_igbalodeEngr

Dakolo 😆,  these are still the people that will come back on Twitter to rant about poor governance.

@Mobolaji14

See timi wey dey yab naija politicians

@alexionzy

I’m happy Dakolo is taking his musical career seriously now, since the Fatoyinbo cashout runs no gel.

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