Mr Badaru’s move followed the decision of President Muhammadu Buhari to allow northern candidates to contest the ruling party’s presidential ticket.
Mr Anatune died on Saturday, April 29, aged 62.
Mr Ozekhome said it would be “grossly unfair” to deny Jonathan the right to contest for the 2023 presidency when the county’s extant laws and court decisions permit him.
Mr Nnamani said he would be consulting and communicating with his party delegates who have the responsibility to choose the best to fly the flag of their party in few days.
The government therefore told workers in the state to disregard its earlier circular which approved three straight days as public holidays.
Mr Okorocha said Buhari will consider certain factors before he endorses any politician for the 2023 presidency.
How Buba Marwa planned to carry out the exercise was not immediately clear, but his proposal might be due to widespread suspicion of drug use among politicians.
Mr Kalu explained that there was no point in joining the contest without the full support of other regions.
The Cross River governor is himself seeking to hold consultations over his own 2023 presidential ambition.
The visit to Ogun state is part of the vice president’s consultations regarding his 2023 presidential ambition.
