By Columba Oshiobughie Ogah The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) recently conducted its presidential primary election leading to the emergence of Atiku Abubakar as its flagbearer. It was an event described by one of the 14 presidential aspirants, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, who withdrew from the race as “obscenely monetised”.  Peter Obi, another PDP presidential aspirant, earlier run away from the PDP primary and …

The presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), held in the twilight of 28th May 2022, set off fireworks of mixed feelings in different parts of the country. For veteran presidential contender, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his supporters, it has been an all-night dance of victory. His overwhelming victory at the elections held in Abuja speaks strongly of his …

Frontline presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for emerging as the flag bearer of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), following the primary conducted at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Saturday. In a statement by the Director of Media and Communication for Tinubu Campaign Organisation, …

With 371 out of 731 delegate votes, former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in next year’s general elections. Atiku defeated his closest rival and Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike who garnered 237 votes. Atiku’s victory was boosted by the decision of Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, who not only stepped …

Investment banker Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has pulled out the ongoing presidential primary election of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on account of what he described as “obscenely monetised” politics. It is the similar reason that made a prominent aspirant and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi quit the race and switched from the PDP to …

The presidential campaign organisation of Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has denied blocking fellow presidential aspirant, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar from accessing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) delegates in the state. Speaking for the Udom Emmanuel Presidential Campaign Council, the Akwa Ibom State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Comrade Ini Ememobong said the news was false in its entirety. Ememobong’s statement …

Presidential hopeful, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his commitment to 40 per cent youth and women representation in his cabinet, if elected in next year’s general elections. The former Vice President, who is contending with others for the presidential ticket of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) told delegates to the party’s presidential primary and other supporters in Lagos on Friday …

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, 75, has vowed to hand over to a younger citizen if he becomes the President of Nigeria, a job he is bidding for yet again. In view of the health challenges experienced by President Muhammadu Buhari, who will be 80 in December, age has become a significant factor in the build up to the …