BREAKING: Atiku Abubakar wins PDP 2023 Presidential Primaries

BREAKING: Atiku Abubakar wins PDP 2023 Presidential Primaries

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has won the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

To clinch the ticket, he floored Bukola Saraki, former senate president; Emmanuel Udom, Akwa Ibom governor; Nyesom Wike, Rivers governor; Ayo Fayose, former governor of Ekiti; Bala Mohammed, Bauch governor, among others.

The special national convention of the opposition party took place in the velodrome at the MKO Abiola Stadium, Abuja.

Prior to the commencement of voting, Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto governor, withdrew from the contest.

The governor asked his supporters to support the candidacy of Atiku

However, Rivers state governor and rival, Nyesom Wike came second in the keenly contest competition.

Two were disqualified by the David Mark-led screening committee while Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi opted out of the race and resigned from the party, leaving 14 contenders.

Below are the results from the Primaries;

Atiku Abubakar – 371

Nyesom Wike – 237 votes

Bukola Saraki – 70 votes

Anyim Pius – 14 votes

Bala Mohammed – 20 votes

Emmanuel Udom – 38 votes

Sam Ohuabunwa – 1Hi vote

Oliver Teriela Diana – 1 vote

Void Votes – 12

By PRNigeria