In what was seen as a setback for the candidacy of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM), a political movement started by Shehu Yar’Adua today declared support for President Buhari. Atiku, who is now in America on a foreign campaign, has always regarded Yar’Adua as his mentor and leader. But today, the founding chairman of the PDM, Dr. Farouk Abdulaziz led other executives to declare support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s candidacy. It was an emotional ceremony at the State House Council Chambers as President Buhari recalled his relationship with Yar’Adua, who he described as a friend, classmate and dependable colleague in the army. “The total fight against corruption by your government is quite commendable and it is worthy of support by all citizens.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 18, 2019 16:52 UTC