The presidential candidate of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), atik abubakarit says actions are being taken “to address the sentiments of all party members” with a view to uniting it.
He said that the determination to unify Nigeria starts in the party, moves to the community and then to society.
Atiku, a former vice president, made the comments in a series of tweets on his official account on Thursday.
His comments come amid a rumored crisis within the party with many members aggrieved over various issues.
complaints
While some are angry at the party leadership for not placing the presidential ticket in the South, others bear a grudge against Atiku for choosing Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike as his running mate. formula.
Former Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose said Wednesday that he and some PDP members are angry at Atiku for “betraying” Wike. He also said that they will not support him because they are convinced that power must go to the south.
Similarly, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom wondered why the presidential candidate ignored the recommendations of the committee set up by the PDP leadership to choose a running mate.
Ortom said that he and other party members deserve an explanation from Atiku for choosing Okowa as his running mate.
The panel, which was set up in May and chaired by him, reportedly recommended Wike as a running mate, but Atiku would later choose Okowa because “he couldn’t work with Wike.”
Party to solve problems soon
While assuring that the issues would be resolved soon, Mr. Atiku, in his tweets, said that he loves and respects all governors, legislators, elected officials produced by the PDP, and party members.
“When they talk, I listen. I don’t just listen. The corresponding actions have been taken, are being taken and will continue to be advanced, ”she said.
Since announcing Mr. Okowa as his running mate, Mr. Atiku has come under heavy criticism, especially from Mr. Wike’s associates and supporters.
Some other party members have condemned the former vice president for being on vacation when he should be helping with plans for Osun’s gubernatorial election scheduled for July 15.