Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state, has withdrawn from the presidential race of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The governor made this known while speaking at the ongoing National Convention of the PDP at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
He said his decision to withdraw from the race was reached after widespread consultation with his supporters across the country.
He equally urged his supporters among the delegates to vote for the former Vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar.
“Haven’t consulted so many people across the country the time has come to make the sacrifice for the good of the country and the party and also to minimise rancour and justle for power among aspirants I have come to conclusion to step down from the race. I urge my supporters to vote for Atiku Abubakar,” he said.
On the other hand, a total of 767 delegates would decide the fate of the presidential aspirants jostling for the ticket of the PDP.
This was announced by Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa before the commencement of the PDP primary election holding in Abuja.
