…In congratulatory Message to Governors Aminu Tambuwal and Samuel Ortom and Solidarity to the People of Bauchi and Kano
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has said victories of the candidates of the PDP in both Sokoto and Benue states is “an acknowledgement from the Nigerian people that it is the only truly national party in Nigeria”.
Atiku Abubakar congratulated Governor Aminu Tambuwal on his re-election and assured the people of Sokoto state that they have made the right decision that will see them continue on the path to peace, progress and prosperity.
He also congratulated Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state “over his very well deserved re-election.”
He said: “Mr. Ortom is not just a credit to the PDP, he is also an epitome of servant leadership which he urges all and sundry to emulate. With him again at the helm of affairs in Benue, the people of the breadbasket of the nation can look forward to times of refreshing and deliverance.”
Atiku Abubakar shared solidarity with Alhaji Bala Mohammed and Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, who have made a great showing in Bauchi and Kano states, respectively. “Victory is within reach.
They have shown that they are men of the people and we are convinced that much good will come out of these men of enviable talents and leadership ability.”
He congratulated the Peoples Democratic Party and all its members on these gains and affirmed that PDP is the true bastion of democracy and should be encouraged by these victories.
According to him, “with unity within its midst, it will together continue to extend the boundaries of democracy and shrink the space occupied by tyranny.”
