The party said the overwhelming support for Atiku was in rejection of a request that they follow the dictates of some individuals in the presidential election.
has commended the commitment and courage of the people of Oyo State for their support for its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and all other candidates of the party in the 2023 general elections.
The others are Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Samuel Ortom , Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Okezie Ikpeazu .In the statement, Mr Ologunagba said the party commended the tenacity of PDP members and supporters in Oyo State for expressing support for Atiku at the flag-off of the PDP Governorship Campaign in Oyo State on Thursday, in defiance of attempts to dictate their electoral preference.
“Unambiguously, the expression of the people of Oyo State at the flag-off event firmly signposts and reaffirms the support of the South-west Geo-Political Zone for Atiku Abubakar and all our candidates in the South West and across the country.”
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