Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, the spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Youth Group, said the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar cannot secure the party’s presidential ticket without contesting for it.
The PDP chieftain maintained that no serious political party grants a presidential ticket to an individual without a contest.
He emphasized that the ticket must be contested for by all interested candidates.
Recall that a chieftain of the PDP, Olabode George, suggested that Atiku should wait until 2031 to run for president again.
George, in a statement on Wednesday, August 28, emphasised that after President Muhammadu Buhariâs eight-year tenure, the South should be allowed to complete its own eight-year term before power returns to the North.
In an exclusive interview with TimesNow.com.ng on Saturday, August 31, Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, said Atiku remains a strong and qualified contender for the presidency if he decides to run.
Akinniyi however questioned zoning of the presidential position when the party is currently in opposition.
The PDP chieftain told TimesNow.com.ng that:
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Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that a group confirmed that the former Vice President of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar will be contesting for the nation’s hottest seat in 2027.
The Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) also disclosed the identity of who can stop Atiku from contesting for the presidency in the next general election.
TimesNow.com.ng reported that Atiku contested in 2023, and came second, after a major defeat by Bola Tinubu who came first and was elected as Nigeria’s 16th president.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
