Supporters of Nigeria’s former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar have begun celebration at the MKO Abiola Stadium, venue of the ongoing People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary.
Atiku who was the main opposition party’s presidential candidate in 2019, is looking poised to take the ticket again as sorting of votes continue.
The Adamawa State born politician is so far maintaining a good lead ahead Nyesom Wike, Rivers State governor who appears to be coming second.
Bukola Saraki, former senate president is also getting good amount of votes.
Earlier, Aminu Tambuwal, Sokoto State governor, stepped down for Atiku as the north sought a consensus to beat Wike.