Ebun Francis|
Sokoto state governor and former speaker of the house of representative, Hon, Aminu Tambuwal, on Thursday evening picked the presidential nomination form of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The Sokoto state governor who picked the form flanked by his supporters at the opposition party’s headquarters in Abuja, stated that going by his antecedents he had the capability to confront the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its likely candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari.
Addressing newsmen after picking the form, Tambuwal also said he was confident that the party leaders would conduct credible primary if the aspirants did not agree on a consensus candidate.
He said, “I can’t say there is no need for consensus; it is part of democratic process. If there is a possibility of it, why not? If it is not possible, then, we all go for the primary.”
“But I believe that PDP of today is capable of organising free, fair, credible and transparent primaries.”
“I believe you need to check back my political antecedents. I have always confronted with this kind of hostile environment,” he said.
“You remember how I emerged as speaker of house of representatives and how I remained there as speaker of house of representatives.
“So I am not discouraged by whatever that may come up as a challenge from the administration.”
On herdsmen/farmers crisis, the former number four citizen of the country said it was a major security of concern to every Nigerian.
“We must look at the issue very comprehensively and proffer solution to it,” he said.
“I believe it is an issue every responsible government must address and I assure you we can take it head on and resolve it.”