The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has vowed to Nigerians to unify the country, if he emerges as the next President of the country, come 2023, Page .
He said this following his victory in the party’s Presidential primary election, which held on Saturday, at the MKO Abiola Stadium, in Abuja.
Atiku polled 371 votes, to beat his closest rival and Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, who scored 237 votes.
His exact words: “I pledge to unify this country.
“That is why I refer to myself as a unifier.
“The reason I feel that unity is important, is because APC has disunited Nigerians completely.
“I will work to restore unity and bring a sense of belonging to all Nigerians.
“The PDP made Nigeria one of the most prosperous countries in Africa. We implemented economic reforms. The APC wiped out all those gains.”
Speaking further, Atiku called on his fellow contestants to work with him and ensure the PDP retakes power next year.
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