OBASANJO IS MY POLITICAL MENTOR, SAYS ATIKU AS HE PICKS PARTY TICKET

Speaking further, the party flagbearer described the convention as “a landmark event’, and commended his fellow contestants “for displaying a sense of unity, a sense of purpose and a sense of commitment.”

“I am ever ready to work with each and every one of them for the realisation of the victory of our party in the forthcoming elections. I cannot do it alone,” he said.

He also paid tribute to Governor Wilson Wike,  the Government and people of Rivers State, stating that, “we look forward to working with you (Rivers Governor and people) so that our party can be returned to power in the next election.”

Penpushing further reports that, Abubakar  said he and Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) leaders “cannot afford to fail Nigerians at this very moment,” just as he  pledged to the party Chairman, Uche Secondus, “and members of this party that you will not find me wanting.”