2023: Zamfara State PDP Endorses Aminu Tambuwal’s Presidential AmbitionYour support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Gusau - Zamfara state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has endorsed the presidential ambition of Sokoto state governor, Aminu Tambuwal. Governor Tambuwal who visited the state on Monday, February 7 is consulting with leaders of PDP across the 36 states of the federation in a bid to emerge as the presidential candidate of the party for the 2023 presidential election. Governor Tambuwal was received by the PDP state exco in the northwest state led by Col. Bala Mande (rtd.) Recommended for you "Portable's music changed my life": Man sheds tears, appreciates Zazu singe... Col Mande said the PDP in Sokoto and Zamfara are one and as such, they support the presidential aspiration of Governor Tambuwal. PAY ATTENTION: Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates! While speaking, Governor Tambuwal stated that he is in the state to consult with the Zamfara PDP in his quest to become the party's presidential flagbearer ahead of the 2023 polls. Tambuwal said although he's aware of the purported impeachment plan of Zamfara deputy governor, he however said he won't comment on the matter as it is a subject of litigation. He thanked the PDP leaders for their receptive welcome and endorsement and assured them of his support even in the midst of insecurity in Zamfara. He stressed that it's imperative for leaders of PDP in the state to close ranks so as to take over power in the state come 2023. Recommended for you No old notes yet from CBN, banks begin ration of old notes, Supreme Court s... Governor Tambuwal also condoled with people of the state over the killings, kidnapping and general insecurity in Zamfara. Tambuwal was accompanied to Zamfara by Former Sokoto state governor; Attahairu Bafarawa, former deputy governor and ex-minister for water resources, Alhaji Muktah Shagari as well as former minister Engineer Bello Sulaiman On his part, Deputy Governor Mahdi Gusau said he is solidly behind Governor Tambuwal's presidential ambition. He urged the governor to carry not only him but also the entire Zamfara PDP along in his quest to become president of Nigeria. Also present at the stakeholders meeting were all local government chairmen of PDP, former party excos, and loyal supporters of the party. Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, has said he told former vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, to allow him to contest the presidency in 2023 because he is old and fatigued with Nigeria. Recommended for you Kirikiri inmate gets access to phone, threatens innocent people, Osinbajo’s... He said this in his speech while receiving the report of a contact and consultation committee which he established for his presidential ambition which was held on Friday, January 28 at Government House, Bauchi. The committee headed by Senator Adamu Gumba, which was inaugurated in August 2021, visited 16 northern states where it interacted with various stakeholders in those states on behalf of Governor Mohammed. On its part, the Save Nigeria Movement has kicked against the presidential ambition of former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim. Convener of the group, Rev Solomon Semaka who addressed a press briefing on Monday, January 10, also frowned at the role being played by the Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike ahead of 2023, alleging that Wike is working towards imposing a president of Igbo or northern origin. The group warned Nigerians to be wary of Wike and Anyim, accusing the duo of working solely for their selfish reasons ahead of the polls. Source: Legit.ng Governor Aminu Tambuwal has commenced his consultations within the PDP for the 2023 presidential election The Sokoto state governor began the deliberations in neighbouring Zamfara where he was received by the deputy governor of the state Tambuwal, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives, is widely regarded as a solid presidential aspirant in the PDP Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Gusau - Join Legit.ng Telegram channel! Never miss important updates!