VP Slot: Wike Is Not Atiku’s Running Mate – PDP Dismisses Reports

By Oladosu Oluwagbenga

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has refuted reports that its Selection Committee has chosen Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike as the party’s vice presidential candidate.

Debo Ologunagba, the National Publicity Secretary, said in Abuja on Wednesday that claims in the media that the PDP had chosen Wike might only be rumors.

He stated that the National Working Committee is investigating and consulting on the topic in order to determine the best vice presidential candidate for the party in the 2023 elections.

“We have a process as a party, because we are organic. We follow through the processes. We recognize the importance of participatory democracy, ensuring that every stakeholder and organ of the party is involved in our decision-making process,”

“This is the beginning of the process, consideration and advisory body need to get to the level where, in consultation with the presidential candidate, they will deliberate on who is most suitable. That process is ongoing, so any report of a particular candidate at this point is probably premature,” he said.

Meanwhile, Ologunagba, who stressed that the PDP has begun its process, announced that the NWC will meet today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m., with the advisory board anticipated to be discussed.

“We do our things in processes, the process doesn’t just come like you press a computer and get an answer. We follow the process, because human elements are involved, with interests and concerns. We have considered all interests of the country, particularly in terms of unity and capacity,” he said.