PDP Primary: Why I Stepped Down For Atiku – Tambuwal: The Governor of Sokoto State Aminu Tambuwal, has given reasons
Why he stepped down for a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, during the Official Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary on Saturday in Abuja”.
You we recalls that after Tambuwal stepped down, Atiku won the contest by polling 371 votes to master his close contender, Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, who polled 237 votes.
spokesperson for Tambuwal Campaign Organisation, Prince Daniel, in a statement on Monday, said Tambuwal stepped down as a result of his nationalism for Nigeria’s development.
Part of the statement read, Tabuwal’s decision to withdraw from the race indeed though he was most favoured to decide the ticket was borne out of deep love for Nigeria and the party in particular.
To our bulging supporters, we want you to know that we took this decision with nationalism at heart,
Putting our dear country Nigeria and our party the PDP ahead of our particular aspiration which we reiterated was inferior to the interest of the nation.
still, to insure victory at the election as the PDP prepares to beat APC in the forthcoming general choices come February 2023,
He urges the Wazirin Adamawa to run an inclusive crusade that will unite the party and the country.
His Excellency also wishes to unfeignedly thank the Chairman of his crusade council for exemplary leadership
The entire platoon and all Delegates as well as his bulging supporters across the country for their implacable support before, during and after the convention.
He prays for God’s guidance and victory for the PDP as the party goes to work to deliver Nigeria from times of misgovernance by the APC led administration.