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Seven PDP Governors Back Saraki Ahead Primaries
Feelers from circle of Peoples Democratic Party indicate that seven out of 11 their governors have thrown their weight behind the candidacy of Senate President Bukola Saraki.
Saraki is expected to face over 10 presidential aspirants that include Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Ibrahim Dankwanbo and others at Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries slated for October 6, 2018 to pick its candidate in next year’s presidential election.
The former Kwara State governor, who recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has already purchased the presidential nomination and expression of interest forms few days after his public declaration in Abuja last week.
Inside sources said since his defection, which many associates described as a homecoming, Saraki has been consolidating on his strength to secure the ticket by renewing friendships in and outside the political circle.