Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has been elected as the Peoples Democratic Party’s flagbearer for the 2023 presidential election. To win the PDP’s 2023 ticket, Atiku had to beat the likes of Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel, and former Senate President, Bukola Saraki.
Atiku polled 371 votes at the election held at MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Saturday. Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State trailed with 237 Votes, while former Senate President Bukola Saraki garnered 70 votes.
Governors Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, and Anyim Pius Anyim polled 38, 20, and 14 votes respectively. Diana Oliver and Samuel Ohuabumwa secured one vote each while 12 votes were voided.
It will be the 75-year-old’s sixth attempt for the nation’s top job. He was also the PDP’s candidate in the previous election in 2019, which he lost to President Muhammadu Buhari. In his victory speech, Atiku commended the electoral process employed in the primary.
Today, the battle to rebuild and unite our great country moves forward. I’m honored to be named the People’s Democratic Party candidate. I look forward to speaking with Nigerians across the country, taking the message of hope and unity as we build one future for one people. Atiku said.
Ada Peter
