The former Special Assistant to
ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe has reacted to the emergence of
former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, as the presidential candidate of the
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 general elections.
Atiku scored 1532 votes to defeat
his closest opponent, Aminu Tambuwal, who polled 693 vote and Bukola Saraki at
317votes.
Okupe, who is the Chairman, Media
Committee of Abubakar Bukola Saraki Presidential Campaign, in a post on his
official Twitter page said Atiku defeated other aspirants because of his plans
for restructuring.
He noted that Atiku’s declaration
as PDP Presidential candidate was a deserved victory owing to his advocacy for
restructuring.
Okupe wrote: “Atiku won a
deserved victory.It was not just about money rather it was a victory for
restructuring.
“Atiku’s advocacy and commitment
was believed by leaders of South West, South East and South South, hence the
massive support by their delegates.”
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