The presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has received the support of a Fulani socio-cultural group known as the Fulbe North East group for the 2023 general elections.
The group's spokesperson, Musa Ardo, said they made the decision because of Atiku's track record in Nigerian politics when they announced it on Wednesday in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State.
He claims that the group has unqualifiedly embraced Abubakar as their nominee and that they are unable to switch their support to another contender.
He added that the organisation has also endorsed current governor Ahmadu Fintiri for reelection.
He urged their members to work hard towards the success of their candidates at both the presidential and the governorship elections.
Ardo also charged members to go out to Fulani communities and settlements to canvas for votes for the duo, saying “we would not relent.”
Musa Adamu, the state chairman of the group, also directed all members of the group to deliver the unanimous message to the grassroots.
Meanwhile, The group distributed Kolanuts as a mark of cementing and solidifying the covenant between them.