Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President, said that a group of northern businessmen had donated N40 million in presidential forms to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
On Thursday, Atiku posted images of the forms’ presentation to his social media channels, praising the group for their thoughtful gift.
He wrote, “Moments ago, the North East Business Community (NEBC) presented me with the PDP nomination and expression of interest forms.
“This was in fulfilment of the promise made when I visited the Jewel state of Gombe late last year. I can never thank them enough, and I will never betray the confidence they and other people of goodwill have reposed in me.”
The former vice president, who ran against President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019, had declared his intention to run again at a private event attended by a few friends and political associates earlier in the month.
While the PDP has left Nigerians guessing about where their presidential ticket for 2023 will be allocated, Atiku has continued to communicate with stakeholders about his plans.
The party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting was postponed a few days ago after it failed to achieve an agreement on some crucial topics, including zoning.
Part of the concerns the party failed to resolve at its Wednesday meeting included, among other things, the party’s calendar and rules in preparation for the general elections.
