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Atiku picks Peter Obi as running mate for 2019 Presidential Election

by Adesina .O (Teekay)
October 12, 2018
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Peter Obi, Atiku and entourages

Peter Obi, Atiku and entourages

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is currently holding talks with Peter Obi in Abuja.

Mr Obi arrived at Mr Abubakar’s residence in Asokoro neighborhood around 3:00 p.m., and both have been holding undisclosed talks.

Mr Peter Obi

The former Anambra governor, Peter Obi finally emerged the preferred choice of both the party and the candidate after series of consultations by stakeholders in the party and outside it.

Our correspondent gathered that the name of Obi and that of Atiku will be sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission next week.

The former vice president on Sunday became the presidential candidate of PDP, Nigeria’s main opposition.

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Several options have been suggested in the public domain, with the candidate being widely expected to choose from either the Igbo-dominated Southeast or a Yoruba choice in the Southwest part of the country.

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