Some former Presidential aspirants, who contested in the last Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), primary election have pledged their full support and loyalty to the candidacy of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday in Abuja.

Atiku's media aide, Abdurasheed Shehu, who disclosed this said the former Presidential aspirants, led by Mohammed Hayatudeen pledged their loyalty to Atiku during a visit to him. Others in attendance included Kalu Chikwendu, Tarry Oliver, Dele Momodu and Charles Ugwu.

It was noted that Governor Nyesom Wike, Ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, former SGF, Anyim Pius Anyim, among others, were absent at the meeting.

On his part, Hayatudeen declared that they congratulate the flagbearer of their party for his victory at the primary election and wish him well in the forthcoming General Elections with the hope that Atiku will make it to the seat of power.

Chief Dele Momodu stated the importance of having all the Presidential aspirants on board, which he said would ensure victory for the party at the polls.

“All the aspirants must come together to deliver the party and I believe that PDP has the best chance to win the 2023 presidential election”.

Momodu called for the intervention of all the stakeholders and appealed for everyone to come together and support the party to victory.

“Whatever the grievances are amongst the party members, it is important for everyone to come together; hence the unity of the party will translate to electoral victory for all.”

The only female aspirant in the last PDP primary election, Mrs Tarry Oliver, in her speech stated that as former aspirants, they were reaching out to all their colleagues with the hope that everyone will come on board to deliver the party in all the elections.

Oliver expressed her firm belief that the structure of the party will encourage a collective approach which will include women and youths participation that will enable the party to focus on issue-based campaigns.

In his response, the Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar expressed his gratitude for their congratulatory visit and commended them for accepting the outcome of the presidential primary.

Atiku assured them that he is ready to work with them as partners and ensured victory for the PDP in the 2023 general elections.

The Presidential Aspirant reaffirmed the importance of working as a united front in a collective quest to rescue Nigeria from bad governance as the project of reclaiming the country is not a one man’s job but a collective responsibility.

Atiku noted that as the campaign period draws near, he looks forward to more interactive sessions with the group.