Ahead of the February 2023 presidential election, supporters of Peoples Democratic Party candidate Atiku Abubakar have predicted a landslide victory for the former vice president.
They said they are confident of the victory of the PDP candidate with or without the support of the five governors who are not participating in the party’s election.
This is because Atiku’s men said that the candidate’s solidarity cut across party lines, stressing that the task of rescuing Nigeria from the “illnesses” of the last seven and a half years must be supported by well-meaning Nigerians no matter what. religious and political tendencies.
Talking Saturday PUNCHThe Director of Strategic Communications, National Electoral Management Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Committee, Chief Dele Momodu, said Atiku distinguished himself from other contenders in the race for Aso Rock.
“There is no candidate who can stop Atiku Abubakar from becoming the president of Nigeria today. None of the candidates have his pedigree, exposure, skills, temperament and network. He has paid his dues, he has dedicated his life to the growth and development of Nigeria’s democracy for the past 29 years. His popularity in 2023 will arrive
“I heard one of the G5 governors saying yesterday that he would announce his presidential candidate in January. We expect Atiku to be announced but with or without the support of these governors, Atiku is winning the election. He will become the president of Nigeria. This is not rhetoric.
“He can list thousands of reasons why every contestant should vote, but we need a man who is an expert in creating jobs, a unifier, a Nigerian that Nigerians can trust. Wherever he is called to share his vision, he goes there even if it is uncomfortable. Unlike those who run away from town halls, Atiku is always ready to talk on issues. While others are attacking him, he is focused on issues. We hope these candidates will debate with him on security, job creation, economy, sports, infrastructure and what have you,” he said.
Similarly, a national officer of the party, Timothy Osadolor, described Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, his Abia, Oyo, Benue and Enugu state counterparts, Okezie Ikpeazu, Seyi Makinde, Samuel Ortom and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi respectively as a group. no one took the leaders seriously anymore.