Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has won the presidential primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP held at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja
Alhaji Atiku polled a total number of 371 votes to defeat his closest rival who is the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike who had 237 votes.
In the third position is the former Senate President, Bukola Saraki who had 70 votes. Others are; Governor Udom Emmanuel, 38 votes, Bala Muhammed, 20 voters, Anyim Pius Anyim, 14 votes and Tariela Oliver and Sam Ohuabunwa each received one vote each.
Dele Momodu, Ayo Fayose, Charles Ugwu, and Chikwendu Kalu scored zero vote.
In his acceptance speech, Alhaji Atiku pledged to make security and the unity of Nigerians his priority when elected President in 2023 while appealing to PDP members to come together in the interest of the party and Nigerians who have placed their hopes on the party.
Oluwayemisi Owonikoko /Oluwakayode Banjo
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