PDP's Path to Victory: Tambuwal Advocates Unity Amid Presidential Aspirations

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Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who is also a presidential hopeful on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has emphasized the importance of party unity in the 2023 presidential election. Speaking at a consultative meeting with chairmen of the 36 state chapters of the party in Abuja, Tambuwal reiterated that consultations are ongoing in preparation for a possible declaration of his presidential bid, while emphasizing the need for unity of purpose among party stakeholders and leaders. The party, he stated, stands a good chance of winning the election and is the party to beat in 2023.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tambuwal emphasized the significance of unity among PDP stakeholders and leaders in achieving the party's goal of rescuing Nigeria in the 2023 presidential election.
  • The consultations for a possible declaration of Tambuwal's presidential bid are ongoing, and he will comply with the guidelines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as a responsible political party.
  • The party chairmen are more interested in the unity of the party as their number one objective, believing that the party must come back to rescue Nigeria by joining forces.
  • Felix Hassan Hyat, chairman of the Kaduna state chapter of PDP, stated that the chairmen want to move together and ensure that whoever picks the ticket wins the election.
  • The meeting between Tambuwal and the state chairmen was described as mutually beneficial and aimed at consolidating their partnership.
  • Attahiru Bafarawa, a former governor of Sokoto State, expressed support for Tambuwal's presidential bid, stating that he knows personally that Tambuwal is capable and can do it.
  • Bafarawa urged the party chairmen to cultivate a productive friendship that would benefit them even after elections are over.

Statistics:

  • The meeting was held in Abuja among chairmen of the 36 state chapters of the PDP.
  • Tambuwal emphasized the need for unity of purpose among party stakeholders and leaders.
  • The party, Tambuwal stated, stands a good chance of winning the election and is the party to beat in 2023.

Sources:

  • Sokoto state governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal's statement at the consultative meeting with chairmen of the 36 state chapters of the PDP
  • Felix Hassan Hyat, chairman of the Kaduna state chapter of PDP, statement to the press
  • Attahiru Bafarawa, former governor of Sokoto State, statement to the press