Former governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi has been picked as the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to TheCable, the information was disclosed by a top member of the opposition party who craved anonymity.
The deal to have the two-term governor of Anambra on a joint ticket with Abubakar for 2019 was reportedly sealed at a meeting in Abuja on Friday afternoon.
Gbenga Daniel, Director-General of Abubakar’s campaign, who attended the meeting was also considered a running mate but the odds did not favour him.
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