The CSO says Atiku’s choice of a Vice President is very important as more Nigerians are getting involved in politics.
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. (PUNCH)
A civil society, Peace Initiative Forum, has urged former Vice President and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to be circumspect in the choice of his running mate.
The group said Atiku should choose a person who will add value to the ticket and ensure the victory of the PDP in 2023. It argued that the choice of a Vice President is very important as more Nigerians are getting involved in politics.
“With Peter Obi out of the picture, the South-South has become the new darling of the PDP. In recent days we have seen headlines suggesting that Delta governor, Ifeanyi Okowa is the favourite to become Atiku’s running mate.
“However, recently, we have seen Rivers governor Nyesom Wike also emerged as the favourite. One thing is clear today Alhaji Atiku will be the one who decides the person that will be his running mate. According to the NWC of the PDP, Atiku will have three options to pick from,” it said.
The group which said the list also included Akwa Ibom state governor, Udom Emmanuel, urged Atiku to critically consider the credentials of the trio in deciding his choic
