Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has hinted that former Vice President Atiku Abubarkar, and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal would contest in the 2023 presidential election.
He said the PDP stalwarts have indicated their interest, adding that both are qualified to rule the country.
Makinde, who spoke in an interview with Channels Television, also said “Once PDP governors are able to move in one direction, align on most of the issues and the challenges we are faced with, I think there is hope for this country.”
He said, “Our party has eminently qualified personalities that can lead this country successfully.
“Some have indicated interest like former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, like governor Tambuwal, like governor Bala Mohammed.
“The bottom line is when we get to that bridge, we will definitely cross it. What is important at this stage, which I will solicit the support of PDP members and the generality of Nigerians, is please support us to have a successful national convention.
“There is no way you can become anything — president, vice-president, even governor — if we don’t have a party. What we want to do first is ensure that we get things right within our party.”