Three Presidential aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, former Senate President Sen. Bukola Saraki, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Sokoto State Governor Amimu Tambawual have said they will work for a consensus candidate to fly the party’s flag at the 2023 general elections.
The three aspirants had visited Makurdi, Benue State capital, on Tuesday to consult with Governor Samuel Ortom where they said the country is at a defining moment in its history and as such, needs someone who will reduce rancour amongst Nigerians and unite the people.
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Speaking on behalf of the other, Senator Saraki insisted that at the moment, the interest of the country supercedes their personal interest and aspirations.
“I’m here today with two brothers, the governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal and the governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed. This is part of the ongoing consultation of three of us who have shown interest to aspire for presidency under our great party and who also on our own about couple of weeks ago, felt that in the interest of our party and that of our great country that we should be able to come together and find a consensus among us.
“Our interest is very little to compare to our country at this time which is at a very defining moment. I believe only our party can rescue this country from where it is today and those of us who are aspiring are committed to ensure that we find somebody who will unite us whom we will all support. That’s a better way to unite the party and reduce the rancour in the process .
“Our plan is to see you and your other colleagues across the country. Three of us alone cannot win and deliver. At this stage of our deliberation, leaders like yourself must be part of it that’s why we held a private discussion for you to know that we are very serious about this.”
Responding, Governor Samuel Ortom commended the unity amongst the three Presidential aspirants and urged them to continue the advocacy and understanding amongst them.
Governor Ortom who noted that there was need to take the country out of the woods expressed joy that as an opposition, the PDP has set a standard for the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC in the manner it conduct it’s affairs.
