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PDP Presidential Convention: Tambuwal Withdraws, Ayu Calls Him "Hero of the Convention"

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Aminu Tambuwal, the Sokoto State governor, withdrew from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary on Saturday, endorsing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who emerged the party's presidential candidate. National Chairman of the party, Iyorchia Ayu, visited Mr. Tambuwal on Sunday, calling him the "hero of the convention." The visit was a courtesy call, further details of which were not disclosed. Analysts say Mr. Tambuwal's withdrawal was a major factor in Mr. Abubakar's victory.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mr. Tambuwal withdrew from the PDP presidential primary on Saturday and endorsed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who emerged the party's presidential candidate.
  • National Chairman of the PDP, Iyorchia Ayu, visited Mr. Tambuwal on Sunday, calling him the "hero of the convention."
  • Mr. Tambuwal's withdrawal from the primary was a major factor in Mr. Abubakar's victory, with 371 votes from 767 delegates casting their ballots.
  • Other presidential aspirants, including Nyesom Wike, Bukola Saraki, and Udom Emmanuel, polled significantly lower numbers of votes.
  • Mr. Abubakar won the contest with 371 votes, followed by Nyesom Wike with 237 votes and Bukola Saraki with 70 votes.
  • The PDP presidential candidate has expressed optimism about emerging victorious in the 2023 presidential election and unifying the country.
  • Premier Times reported how desperate maneuvering and intervention by northern leaders of the party, stopped Mr. Wike and gave Mr. Abubakar the victory.
  • The northern leaders had pressured Mr. Tambuwal to withdraw from the race in support of Mr. Abubakar.

Statistics:

  • 767 delegates were accredited for the PDP presidential primary.
  • Mr. Abubakar won 371 votes, while Nyesom Wike polled 237 votes.
  • Other presidential aspirants' vote totals were:

+ Bukola Saraki: 70 votes

+ Udom Emmanuel: 38 votes

+ Bala Mohammed: 20 votes

+ Pius Anyim: 14 votes

+ Sam Ohuabunwa: 1 vote

+ Invalid votes: 12

Sources:

  • PREMIUM TIMES (Copyright 2022)
  • AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com)

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