The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar has opened up on his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Atiku, speaking through his media aide, Paul Ibe said:

“Former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, bears no grudges; he has said that, and he means it.”

“As a democrat, he subscribes to the universality and constitutionality of the freedom of association, which is one of the pillars of democracy, without which democracy would be meaningless.”

“We have addressed the issues about coalition, and remember that we had a statement to that effect; Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is not leaving the PDP, and he has said that clearly.”

“As for those talking about him leaving the PDP, we don’t know where they are getting that from.”