Akinwande Soji-Ojo
The pesidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, had said actions are being taken to address the grievances of party members.
In a post via his Twitter page on Thursday, Atiku said all party members, including governors “are much loved and respected” by him.
“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will remain united. Focus on our actions. We are taking action to address the feelings of all party members.
“The unity in our community is my priority. Our resolve to unify Nigeria starts in our party and moves to the community, then on to society.
“Every Governor, Legislator, and other elected officials produced by our party, and party members and loyalists, are much loved and respected by me,” he wrote.
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom had on Wednesday expressed reservations over Atiku’s decision to pick Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate, instead of his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike, whom the party’s committee recommended for the position.
Wike came second in the party’s presidential primary election held in May.
Also, a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, had on Wednesday insisted that it’s Southern presidency in 2023 or nothing.
But Atiku said reconciliatory effort is in progress, adding that he has heard the concerns of party members.
”When they speak, I listen. I do not only listen. Appropriate actions have been taken, are being taken, and will continue to be advanced,” he the former vice president added.
