PDP to respond after G-5 governors unveil presidential candidate – Tambuwal

The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, on Saturday urged politicians to exhibit maturity during the campaigns for the 2023 general elections in the state.

Tambuwal made the call during an interactive session with journalists in Sokoto.

He said: “As we are all aware, our state and Nigeria require a more peaceful atmosphere for a smooth transition.

“In Sokoto, some of our areas are facing security threats and our political activities need not increase the situation but symphathise with the victims.

“I am happy with the way and manner the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has inaugurated its campaign which was generally rancour-free.

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“We have witnessed the campaign where people go about their business activities without any intimidation or harassment.

“Therefore, politicians should be guided to ensure a peaceful electoral process”

On the five aggrieved governors in PDP, Tambuwal said the party would react after the men unveiled their adopted presidential candidate next month.

The quintet of governors Nyesome Wike (Rivers), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), and Samuel Ortom (Benue) are demanding the resignation of PDP national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, as a precondition for the support of the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the February 25 election.

“The five good colleagues that are in G5- you know, I have always been saying this, we engage in political engineering and political negotiations. It is not a war of attrition.

“I always submit that in this our business, whatever it is that you are doing, even if you try to hide it, it will come out. You cannot plan and execute a political project in your own bedroom.

“So, when my colleagues resolve on what to do, I think it is then that the party will now respond on whatever position they have taken,” the governor added.

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