Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has expressed excitement at the results unfolding from t yesterday’s presidential election.
He expressed the hope that his party will carry the day.
In a statement issued in Abuja by his Special Assistant On Public Communication, Mr. Phrank Shaibu, he said
, “I would like to sincerely thank the millions of people who, despite having to bear the additional burden of a postponed election, came out yesterday to vote for me and the other PDP candidates standing in this election.”
“With strong shares of the vote in South-South, South-East as well as an increased share in South-West and North-Central, we are very pleased with the progress the PDP has made. We look forward to sharing some exciting news in other parts of the country very soon, which will confound all the armchair pundits.”
He, however, advised the people to remain vigilant to ensure the remaining part of the process is not tampered with.
“I am familiar with how brazen and the complete lack of shame the APC can exhibit, but even I was shocked to witness just how low they went last night by accusing the PDP of ‘recruiting armed thugs’ to do just that. Why would we want to do that when we are winning?
“Furthermore I would like to say how proud I was of the PDP supporters who conducted themselves so peacefully despite the significant provocations and threats of violence, removal and burning of ballot boxes and the likes,” he added.
