Atiku Abubakar exchanging pleasantries with Prince Uche Secondus and Senator Goodwill Akpabio. FILE
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has notified People Democratic Party (PDP) of his intention to contest the 2019 presidential election.
Abubakar made the decision throughout his go to to the party’s National Secretariat, Abuja on Friday to formally notified PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) of his aspiration.
He known as free of charge, truthful and clear primaries, which he stated would increase the party’s probabilities within the presidential election in addition to restore its misplaced glory.
Atiku pledged to work within the curiosity of the party, whether or not he gained or misplaced its ticket.
“Whether I change into the presidential candidate or not, I wish to guarantee you that I'll all the time discharge my obligations to this party.
“If we can sustain the kind of primary that we had in Ekiti, there is no doubt that this party will be on its way to regaining the pre-eminence in power that we were known for,” Abubakar stated.
Responding, PDP National Chairman, Uche Secondus, reiterated the dedication of his management to conduct credible primaries forward of 2019 normal elections, saying that the party was ready to manipulate Nigeria.
Secondus recommended Abubakar for canvassing assist throughout the nation, urging him to proceed spreading such good will messages.