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A Few unresolved issues yesterday delayed the official announcement of former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, as the running mate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

A source close to the National Chairman of the party, Mr. Uche Secondus, told The Guardian, yesterday night, that although Obi has been endorsed by many party leaders, he was yet to be formally announced because of a few grey areas to be sorted out.

He, however, said that such issues, which he did not disclose, would soon be resolved, as consultations were being concluded at various levels and the announcement might be made soon.

When ed, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, said the party had no statement to make on the matter “for now.”

Spokesman to Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation, Segun Sowunmi, said: “I can’t confirm what I have not been told officially.”

Another close source in the PDP national secretariat said: “Nothing was conclusive yet. We are still at the meeting, no official decision has been taken for now. So, I can’t talk about it for now.”


At the announcement of Peter Obi as vice president candidate for Atiku

But an insider in the Atiku campaign office said: “Yes, it is true, but I can’t speak about it. Peter Obi is the running mate, but please leave my name out.”

Meanwhile, a high-level consultative meeting involving Atiku, Obi and other relevant PDP stakeholders has been ongoing at Atiku’s residence in Asokoro, Abuja since around 2.30pm.

It was learnt that some stakeholders, Southeast PDP governors and of National Assembly were against his choice.

A source close to the leadership, who pleaded anonymity, told The Guardian that those against his emergence have ed their displeasure to the party leadership over choice of Obi, which the source alleged was made without wider consultations.

“Neither the party leadership nor PDP the governors or National Assembly caucus were consulted before Atiku made the choice of Obi. It came to many party chieftains as a great surprise. That was why many of them were absent at Atiku’s house when the choice was made.

“While the governors were opposed to the Southeast zone producing vice president, to avoid it affecting the Igbo presidency project in 2023, the National Assembly were not happy that a man who worked against PDP interest for eight years as governor of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) was compensated with PDP vice president slot on a platter of gold.

The governors have threatened to issue a statement if the choice is not reversed.

One of the leaders of Ohanaeze Ndigbo told The Guardian yesterday that even the PDP Atiku had reached out to him to intervene in the matter, but said he is not disposed to do so, because apart from not being a partisan politician, he was not consulted before the choice was made.

It was gathered that Obi’s choice was influenced by the Catholic faithful, led by an influential Bishop from the northwest region, to sway the votes of the Christians, more so Catholics, especially from Southeast, South-South and North Central zones.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State chapter has described the choice of Obi as a great honour to its founding father, the late Dr. Alex Ekwueme.

State Chairman of party, Chief Ndubuisi Nwobu, said the nomination was a “round peg in a round hole,” saying Obi possessed all the requisite quality to occupy the position, having been a successful governor and a seasoned technocrat.

He said the state chapter was happy that the PDP hearkened to its call that Anambra be given the slot, as it had plethora of individuals who could partner with any president to chart a new course for Nigeria.

“It is a welcome development. The choice of Obi is that of a round peg in a round hole. As governor, he set Anambra on a pedestal for economic growth and left huge funds for future generation.

“During the campaigns, we told the aspirants that they should consider Anambra strongly for the slot of vice president as a sign of appreciation to Ekwueme for his great work as a founding father of PDP.

“For the chapter here in Anambra, we are happy that Obi was picked and we are fully of confidence that the Atiku/Obi ticket is the magic wand Nigeria needs in all sectors especially economy,” he said.

The leadership of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide commended Atiku for picking Obi, describing the combination as perfect.

A statement by its leader, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, said after their special meeting in Abakaliki, the choice of Obi would yield better dividends for PDP, because the whole Igbo youths would Atiku and Obi in the election.

Anambra State PDP’s governorship aspirant in last year’s election, Mr. Oseloka Obaze, congratulated Atiku on picking Obi, saying he made the right choice.

Obaze, a diplomat, said it was a hard-headed decision that was best in the interest of the country at this point in time, adding: “Atiku has made the right choice in picking Obi as his running mate.

“Atiku has just the exhibited the ability to make hard-headed decision required of purposeful leaders.”

https://m.guardian.ng/news/unresolved-issues-delay-formal-announcement-of-obi-as-atikus-running-mate/

buhari back to daura atikulate nairalander!!!!! 2019 victory is nothing but certain.

For their own good, they had better resolve their issues and again since the name of Peter Obi is already out in the open as the vp. It will be unwise to have him replaced by now.

“I WILL VOTE Buhari in 2019, as a pay back to all those that Voted him in 2015. you will
die here together. Nonsense

Neither the party leadership nor PDP the governors or National Assembly caucus were consulted before Atiku made the choice of Obi. It came to many party chieftains as a great surprise. That was why many of them were absent at Atiku’s house when the choice was made.


Trouble from day one in their camp.
PDP in Nigeria ?!
NEVER AGAIN!!

Ok

Nigerians please if you don't want to vote Buhari or APC let's not vote PDP either.... PDP is a party with criminals and they are 20 times worse than APC. There other parties with credible presidential aspirants please. Nigeria is not a two party state. I can't believe we are seriously considering Atiku and PDP. Its not been up to 5 years that PDP almost ran this country's economy into the ground... All the criminals who were in PDP ate still there....


I can't believe PDP is still in the conversation.

There must always be enemies of progress. Peter Obi is a perfect match with Atiku Abubakar to turn things around in Nigeria. Just the news of his nomination yesterday had brought relief, laughter and hope to many that wish for a better Nigeria. Going back could be detrimental as cold feet and rancour will set in. Obi is qualified in all ramifications so let's get the party started.
Saying you were not ed or informed before picking him shows pride and selfishness, just give in to what is good.
In conclusion, we the ATIKULATED FELLOWS of Nigeria are solidly behind the nomination of PETER OBI. Case closed.

They'd lose together.

profjustine458:
“I will vote Buhari in 2019, as a pay back to all those that voted him in 2015. We will
die here together. Nonsense”

Dying alone is allow...... no one dies with you pls....

“While the governors were opposed to the Southeast zone producing vice president, to avoid it affecting the Igbo presidency project in 2023, the National Assembly were not happy that a man who worked against PDP interest for eight years as governor of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) was compensated with PDP vice president slot on a platter of gold."

Atiku didn't even make any consultation before picking a running mate. This Atiku will do worse to the evil party than Ambode did to APC if elected...







Of course, social media

At the end he will choose someone from Southwest.
If reelected ( Saraki and Dogara) and Atiku won.

President: Northeast

VP: Southeast

Senate President: Northcentral

Speaker: Northeast

Where's Southwest and South-south?

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Dying alone is allow...... no one dies with you....

brother !

The only thing Nigerians need is good governance.

Meanwhile, Don't let quick release & weak attention spoil the bed moment with madam. See profile for natural ways to prolong your performance without side effect.

Caseless:
brother !

Our personal person.
Been a while...

Both sister and brother are allowed ooo.

profjustine458:
“I will vote Buhari in 2019, as a pay back to all those that voted him in 2015. you will
die here together. Nonsense

Please don’t do that please.

profjustine458:
“I will vote Buhari in 2019, as a pay back to all those that voted him in 2015. you will
die here together. Nonsense

cry your cry alone oooo

Pick Peter Obi and loose South West. Pick a Vice from Southwest and split that region. Renegotiate with South East and promise them Senate President or Secretary to government of the federation and some Juicy Positions. Then when you come back for your second term [That's if at all he wins this time] get an igbo person as Vice. With that, you have split South west and gotten hold of south East and a good fraction of North East, North Central and a good number of votes from South south. But without that, Buhari gets Southwest 100% back because Yorubas CAN'T vote out their son Osinbajo. Yorubas are not stupid. They won't themselves to something that won't favour them. the Jonathan treatment? You can't play the Yorubas. Their interest first. And you can't tell me Non-indigenes are higher than indigenes. So, Buhari captures Northwest 100%, captures Northeast 70% NorthCentral 50%. South south 40% (Edo will bring block vote, split will come from Akwa Ibom, Delta and Rivers) and South East 5%. , Southwest and Northwest brings in the highest votes. Lagos, Ogun/Ibadan, Kano, Kaduna, Sokoto. In Nigerian National politics, to win, get block votes from 2 regions, 50%-70% from another and then the little from split. So i see Buhari still wins.

NOTE: it's only my analysis and Opinion. if you quote me to insult, your candidate loses.

profjustine458:
“I will vote Buhari in 2019, as a pay back to all those that voted him in 2015. you will
die here together. Nonsense

You're permitted to follow the dead man to his grave.

Fake news

There will be so much aggrieved from South West and middle belt. This should be settled amicably and be united so as to defeat the incubent

ATIKU2019

Hahahaha, nobody wan follow this guy die oooo

profjustine458:
“I will vote Buhari in 2019, as a pay back to all those that voted him in 2015. you will
die here together. Nonsense

ItzBIM:

Please don’t do that please.

osemoses1234:
cry your cry alone oooo

Nukilia:


You're permitted to follow the dead man to his grave.

MrDojo:


this makes no sense bro... Are you a masochist?

temptnow:
eneogh of this nonsense, he's being rejected lets move on. Stop saying this nonsense

prof Justine you are
O n
Y our
O wn ooooo

Thought some people said Umahi is irrelevant.
Kids everywhere

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profjustine458:
“I will vote Buhari in 2019, as a pay back to all those that voted him in 2015. you will
die here together. Nonsense

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dead bmc strategy

profjustine458:
“I will vote Buhari in 2019, as a pay back to all those that voted him in 2015. you will
die here together. Nonsense

this makes no sense bro... Are you a masochist?

profjustine458:
“I will vote Buhari in 2019, as a pay back to all those that voted him in 2015. you will
die here together. Nonsense

eneogh of this nonsense, he's being rejected lets move on. Stop saying this nonsense

Huum I suspect rigging is going on.

.

AtikulateObi,

All we know is Atiku & Obi come 2019. whether delay or not

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Neither the party leadership nor PDP the governors or National Assembly caucus were consulted before Atiku made the choice of Obi. It came to many party chieftains as a great surprise. That was why many of them were absent at Atiku’s house when the choice was made.


Trouble from day one

cry us a river boy

whether obi or no obi,these will be no voting in east come 2019.