PDP Presidential Primary: Atiku, Saraki, Tambuwal others Slug it Out in Rivers

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Today is the day of decision for members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to pick a presidential candidate for the 2019 election.

Already, there’s a large turnout of delegates and heavy presence of security personnel at the venue of the National Convention, Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The stadium is brimming with delegates who trooped peacefully into the pavilions earmarked for their respective states.

At Sokoto pavilion, one of the delegates, Alhaji Kure Aminu said he and his colleagues were ready for the convention.

Delegates from Imo, Enugu, Abia and Ebonyi states said they would vote for strong candidate that would win the 2019 general elections.

Mr Ude Obuzo from Enugu expressed optimism that the convention would produce a qualified candidate to represent PDP in 2019 Presidential election.

According to NAN report, heavy security operatives including the Police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were on ground to ensure smooth exercise.

Officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) were also on ground to control movement of vehicles.

No fewer than 13 aspirants are jostling for party ticket for Presidential election in 2019.

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar; Senate President Bukola Saraki; Gov. Ibrahim Dankwambo of Gombe State; Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso; Gov. Aminu Tambuwal, Sen Ahmed Makarfi and Sen Jonah Jang are among the contestants.

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