2023: APC in Trouble As Atiku Makes Another Strategic Appointment

2023: APC in Trouble As Atiku Makes Another Strategic Appointment

  • The presidential campaign council of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has been fortified yet again
  • Atiku on Tuesday, September 6 made a crucial appointment to help strengthen his campaign strategies
  • Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the commissioner for information in Delta state was named the third spokesperson of the Atiku presidential campaign

Atiku Abubakar, the standard bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has increased his rank of allies with the fresh appointment of Mr. Charles Aniagwu.

Punch newspaper reported Mr. Aniagwu was appointed by Attiku as his presidential campaign spokesperson ahead of the 2023 presidential polls.

Atiku, PDP, 2023 polls
Atiku's latest appointment means he now has three spokesperson in his presidential campaign council for the 2023 elections. Photo: Atiku Abubakar
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Aniagwu joins Dino, Bwala as Atiku's presidential campaign spokesperson

As gathered by Legit.ng, Mr. Aniagwu becomes the third spokesperson for the PDP flag bearer after Senator Dino Melaye and Daniel Bwala.

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According to a statement issued and signed on Tuesday by Atiku’s media aide, Paul Ibe, the new appointee commences work with immediate effect.

Ibe in the statement said the function of the new appointee will be to sensitise electorates on the campaign modules and activities of the party ahead of the 2023 polls.

Mr. Aniagwu is a seasoned broadcaster whose experience in the media spans over 20 years and he is currently the Delta state commissioner for information.

2023 presidency: Atiku to hold crucial meeting with presidential aspirants, details revealed

Meanwhile, in a build-up to the 2023 general elections, the PDP's presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has intensified consultations.

The ex-Vice President has already met with the party's governorship candidates across the federation.

He is also expected to meet with his co-aspirants for the party ticket at the primary held in May 2022.

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2023 presidency: Peter Obi is a threat to PDP, says Okowa, gives crucial reason

In another development, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has admitted the influence of Peter Obi, the flagbearer of the Labour Party in the presidential race.

The vice-presidential candidate of the PDP said the former Anambra state governor holds a strong advantage in the southeast.

He stated that he wishes that Peter Obi was not in the race but the PDP has no choice than to deal with it.

Source: Legit.ng

Authors:
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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.