As the 2019 general election draws near, political parties and their candidates have begun to sharpen their tools and all that is necessary to ensure victory at the polls. This election, is already looking like the most interesting one yet, both new and seasoned politicians are all gearing up to make a mark in Nigeria’s political history.
With the mass defections from the All Progressives Congress(APC) by politicians gunning for the seat of the president, and knowing the party has reserved the slot for the incumbent, President Muhammadu Buhari – Hence the shift to the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), in order for them to clinch their dream position.
This shift, has made the choice for who will represent the PDP in next year’s presidential election a tough one. The consultations have begun, as candidates have met/and continue meeting with regions and persons that they know will play a vital role in actualising their presidential dream.
However, a here is a list of all those that will be participating in the PDP primaries
Abubakar Atiku
Former Vice president of Nigeria from 1999 to 2003.
Bukola Saraki
President of the Nigeria’s Senate since 2015. He was formerly the Governor of Kwara State from 2003 to 2011.
Aminu Tambuwal
Presently the Governor of Sokoto State. He was elected as governor after the April 11th General Elections. He a Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria before he became governor.
Rabiu Kwankwaso
He was two times Governor of Kano State from 1999–2003 and 2011–2015.
Ibrahim Dankwambo
Governor of Gombe state from 2011 till date
Sule Lamido
He served as Foreign minister of Nigeria from 1999 to 2003. He was elected governor of Jigawa State in April 2007.
Kabiru Turaki
Former Minister of Special Duties in the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.
Jonah Jang
He was the Governor of Plateau State from 2007 to 2015. He had previously served as Military Governor of Benue State and Gongola State and ran successfully for reelection on 26 April 2011
Ahmed Makarfi
Former Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party. He was governor of Kaduna State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007, and was elected Senator for Kaduna North in April 2007.
Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa
He was governor of Sokoto State in Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May. He founded the Democratic People’s Party (DPP) and became its presidential candidate at the 2007 presidential elections in Nigeria.
Ibrahim Shekarau
He is a former Nigeria’s minister of education and two term Governor of Kano State in Nigeria. He was elected in April 2003 and reelected in April 2007.
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