The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign
council says Atiku Abubakar will ensure that his successor is from the
south-east if he is elected in 2023.
In a statement on Tuesday, Uloka Chibuike, PDP deputy
director of media and publicity of the campaign council, said Atiku trust the
Igbo and sees them as a partner in growth.
He said the region has more to gain from an alliance with
the north.
“Atiku has proved to the Igbo man that he can be trusted. No
other tribe in Nigeria has trusted the Igbo man and made them direct partners
in progress except Atiku,” he said.
“In 2007, against the
uproar, he chose an Igbo from Anambra state in the person of Ben Ndi Obi to be
his running mate.
“Despite the animosity of many, he chose Peter Obi as his
running mate in 2019 to prove his relationship with Ndi-Igbo.
“Again, despite Ohanaeze’s ban on Igbo politicians accepting
the vice presidency in 2023, Atiku chose another Igbo man as his running mate
in 2023, promising to hand over power to Ndi-Igbo after his term.
“Atiku has pledged to
restructure Nigeria to favour and accommodate Ndi-Igbo and make sure that his
successor is from the region.
“This is not just a promise; he has repeatedly shown that
his word is his bond. While others continue to treat Igbo with leprous fingers,
Atiku has promised to treat us with respect.”
In September, Atiku said he would work towards having an
Igbo successor if he wins the presidential election.
“I I make it quite clear and confidently too — I will be
your stepping stone to becoming president,” he had said.
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