Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, said he is not desperate to be the nation’s president. He made the assertion while fielding questions from journalists shortly after his meeting with the Oba of Benin in his palace in Benin City. Atiku, who was at the Oba’s palace to seek royal blessing for his political aspiration, said if he were desperate to be the nation’s president, he would have long achieved it and would have not stepped down for Abiola. “What do you expect my critics to say. There is nothing wrong in entering the race. I can run as many times as possible. I am fit, qualified. I still have ideas that I believe can put this country on the right path. Read more