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[BREAKING] 2023 Race: Atiku Formally Declares Presidential Bid

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Mar 23, 2022.

Finally, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar declares Presidential bid.
Atiku’s declaration for the 2023 presidency marks the sixth time he will be aspiring for the office of the president.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday formally declared his intention to run for the 2023 presidency.

The former vice-president declared his intention to contest the 2023 presidential election at the International Conference Centre in Abuja on Wednesday.

Atiku, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general election, announced his decision at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.

The PDP 2019 presidential candidate lost to Muhammadu Buhari who was voted into office for a second term. Atiku’s declaration for the 2023 presidency marks the sixth time he will be aspiring for the office of president.

Former VP, Atiku Abubakar has pushed forward his presidential ambition in the forthcoming general election The Nigerian politician made the declaration to run for president today, March 23, in Abuja, under the platform of the PDP. Meanwhile, Atiku was appointed by the leadership of the PDP to constitute a 324-man committee of the party ahead of the 2023 polls.

The former Vice President beats Buhari’s record attempt at the presidency, makes 6th declaration. Atiku will contest the PDP presidential candidacy ticket alongside former Senate president Bukola Saraki, Ovation magazine publisher Dele Momodu, Sokoto State governor Aminu Tambuwal, Pius Ayim and other aspirants that will be joining the race.

Meanwhile, big wigs in the PDP, including former top military brass, were opposed to the fresh presidential bid of former vice-president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

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