Atiku woos voters for Adamawa, Kebbi supplementary elections
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday urged voters in Adamawa and Kebbi to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidates in the April 15 supplementary elections.
INEC fixed April 15 for supplementary governorship polls in the states, five senatorial districts, 31 federal constituencies and 58 state assembly constituencies.
Mr Abubakar’s call is contained in a statement by his spokesman, Paul Ibe.
He called on voters in Adamawa and Kebbi to conduct themselves peacefully during and after the elections.
“In both Adamawa and Kebbi, where the elections would be held, I make a special appeal to voters to ensure that PDP enjoys overwhelming support,’’ Mr Abubakar stated.
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