The executive governor of Sokoto State and frontline presidential aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party, Aminu Tambuwal has stepped down from presidential race.
He also directed his delegates to vote for Atiku Abubakar.
Reacting to the development, Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and frontline presidential aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party expressed his gratitude to the Governor for stepping down his ambition for him.
Atiku, who tweeted via his official Twitter handle, @AtikuAbubakar, noted that he looked forward to working with Tambuwal.
“Thank you, H.E @AWTambuwal. Thanks for your spirited campaign. I look forward to working with you as we unite our party and our country.”
NN News reported that Tambuwal had withdrawn his aspiration and also urged his supporters to vote for Atiku.
“The time has come to make a sacrifice for the good of the country and the party and also to minimize rancor and jostle for power among Aspirants. I have come to the conclusion to step down from the race. I urge my supporters to vote for Atiku Abubakar,” he said.
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