Govermor Seyi Makinde of Oyo, has revealed that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, have indicated interest in contesting in the 2023 presidency.
Speaking on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television, Makinde also disclosed governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi has also indicated interest in the position.
The governor who said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has personalities who are qualified for the position also noted the only way of stopping the PDP in 2023 is by dividing the party.
Makinde said: “I make bold to say that the situation in this country today, the only way that you can stop PDP at the federal level is by dividing PDP internally,”
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“All the governors of the PDP are well aware of this fact and we made unity within ourselves our number one priority. Once the governors of PDP are able to move in one direction, align on most of the issues and the challenges we are faced with, I think there is hope for this country.
“The issue right now is that our party — PDP — has eminently qualified personalities that can lead this country successfully. Some have indicated interest like former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, like governor Tambuwal, like governor Bala Mohammed.
“They have indicated interest. But the bottom line is when we get to that bridge, we will definitely cross it. What is important at this stage, which I will solicit the support of PDP members and the generality of Nigerians, is please support us to have a successful national convention
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“There is no way you can become anything — president, vice-president, even governor — if we don’t have a party. What we want to do first is ensure that we get things right within our party.”
