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All Nigerians irrespective of political affiliation must work to sack Buhari says Governor Wike
…As Atiku clinches PDP presidential ticket
…Atiku Thanks Governor Wike For Hosting The Most Successful Convention
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that all Nigerians irrespective of political affiliation must rise up to sack the most inefficient Federal Government since the country gained independence.
Addressing journalists after a Thank You Visit by the PDP Presidential Candidate and Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at the Government House Port Harcourt on Sunday Evening, Governor Wike said that all PDP leaders and well-meaning Nigerians have a duty to form a united front to sack the failed APC Federal Government.
He said though different party leaders supported different aspirants, with the emergence of Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s Presidential Candidate, all hands must be on deck for the good of the country.
The governor said: “We have no party that will salvage the country other than the PDP. A candidate has emerged and we owe it a duty to see that the party takes over from the most inefficient and ineffective party in control of the FG.
“We are one family. You may support aspirant A or B, but once a candidate emerges , you owe it a duty to make sure your party returns to power.
“We are doing everything we can to ensure that we don’t give APC any gap. They have failed Nigerians and we will take over in 2019”.
He said that the successful hosting of the National Convention in Port Harcourt has once again shown that Port Harcourt is a peaceful location for national events.
“My happiness today is that the convention was successful and it went on without hitches”, he said.
In his remarks, PDP Presidential Candidate and Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said that the entire country must work towards ending the failed APC Federal Government in 2019.
He said: “The entire country needs a new government. Definitely, we don’t need APC to return to power in 2019”.
He said the country has gone through challenges ranging from recession, unemployment, insecurity and lack of unity. He said the country needs to chart a new direction in the interest of the people.
Atiku said that it is time for the people of Rivers State to consolidate their support for the PDP in the state.
He said: “I came to personally congratulate the Governor, people and Government of Rivers State and also thank him for hosting a most successful convention “.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was accompanied on the Thank You Visit by Former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, Senator Sam Anyanwu, Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Austin Opara and Edo State PDP Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih.
Governor Wike received the PDP Presidential Candidate alongside Rivers State PDP Chairman, Bro Felix Obuah, Chief of Staff, Engr Chukwuemeka Woke and Chief Sergeant Awuse.
Rt Hon Austin Opara and Edo State PDP Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih.
Governor Wike received the PDP Presidential Candidate alongside Rivers State PDP Chairman, Bro Felix Obuah, Chief of Staff, Engr Chukwuemeka Woke and Chief Sergeant Awuse.
Rivers State Governor , Nyesom Ezenwo Wike and PDP Presidential Candidate and Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar after a Thank You Visit by the PDP Presidential Candidate and Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar at the Government House Port Harcourt on Sunday.
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Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, former vice president of Nigeria on Sunday emerged the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP for the 2019 presidential election.
Atiku came top ahead of 11 other aspirants at the end of the party’s presidential nomination convention.
He polled a total number of 1,532 votes. Governor Aminu Tambuwal followed with 693 votes and Senate President Bukola Saraki came third with 317 votes.
Breakdown of votes scored by each aspirants@PDP Presidential Primary in Port Harcourt
Voided votes 68
Atiku – 1,532 -1st
Tambuwal – 693 -2nd
Saraki – 317 -3rd
Kwanwaso -155 -4th
Dankwabo – 111 -5th
Lamido – 96 -6th
Markafi -74 -7th
Turaki – 65 -8th
Bafarawa – 48 -9th
David Mark – 35 -10th
Jonah Jang – 16 -11th
Datti Ahmed – 5 -12th
