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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced its 2023 National Convention to elect a presidential candidate for 2023 general election.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the convention stated at 6.02 pm with the National Anthem.
774 national delegates are expected to vote in the convention to elect a candidate from 13 aspirants.
The aspirants are: Governors Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Nyesom Wike of Rivers, Udom Gabriel of Akwa-Ibom, Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Former-President of the Senate Bukola Saraki, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Pius Anyim and former Governor of Ekiti Ayodele Fayose.
Others include former Speaker of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Chikwendu Kalu; former Deputy Speaker of Abia, Hon. Cosmos Ndekwe; the only female aspirant, Mrs Oliva Tariela; the Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu; and former President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, Mazi Samuel Ohuabunwa.
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, and financial expert, Mohammed Hayatudeen-Hayatu-Deen, earlier have resigned from the race in the last 24 hours.(NAN)
