Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential flagbearer of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), has reportedly picked the former Governor of Anmabra State, Peter Obi, as his running mate for the upcoming 2019 general elections.
According to reports, Atiku's Campaign Organisation has not issued a statement, sources close to him said that the deal was sealed during an informal meeting between the two men, in Abuja, on Friday.
Shortly after the reports spread, Ben Murray-Bruce, the Senator representing Bayelsa East senatorial district in the National Assembly, congratulated Peter Obi on his emerging as Atiku's running mate.
Mr Peter Obi served as the Governor of Anambra State between June 2007 and March 2014.
See Ben Murray's tweet below:
Congrats my friend and brother, Mr. Peter Obi on your selection as vice presidential candidate to H.E @atiku. Without doubt, this is a solid team that will lift Nigeria to her rightly place amongst the assembly of nations. #LetsGetNigeriaWorkingAgain
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