The Governor of Sokoto State and former Speaker of the House of Representative, Aminu Tambuwal, has stepped down from the presidential race of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Tambuwal, the current Chairman of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, made the announcement some minutes ago.
He said he was doing so out of patriotism and urged his supporters to vote for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
The aspirants were each given five minutes to address the delegates.
During his own address, Atiku had told them that the PDP convention is an end to APC era.
He said, “This is the last convention that will end the APC era in Nigeria.”
“I am distressed that some of our party officials felt frustrated in many states.”
“I appeal to the frustrated candidates across to bear with the party. It’s a matter of time. No condition is permanent.”
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Earlier today, another aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen had stepped down.
In a tweet he shared the statement, he wrote “Based on personal principles and with great humility, I have decided, after wide consultations, to withdraw from this contest.
As a loyal party member and believer in the democratic process, I will continue to avail myself and my supporters to ensure victory for our great party.”
Prior to Hyatu-Deen, a former governor of Anambra state Peter Obi had not only withdrawn from the PDP presidential race but also resigned his membership of the party.
Obi eventually moved to Labour party to continue his presidential aspiration.
Tambuwal was allowed to announce his withdrawal and support for Atiku after all aspirants had made their speeches and voting was about to commence.