The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere has reacted to the choice of Peter Obi as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate. DAILY POST earlier broke the news on Atiku opting for the former Governor as  his running mate in the 2019 presidential tussle. Speaking on Atiku’s decision, Afenifere’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yinka Odumakin in a short statement urged both Atiku and Obi to remain steadfast in restructuring the country. The statement read: “All we concerned about at this stage is there were commitments by Atiku about the restructuring of Nigeria. “If it is true that he has picked Peter Obi as his running mate, he should join him to work out clear cut programme on restructuring and ensure that ensure that he remains steadfast on that because that is the main issue that will determine the next election.”

At the announcement of Peter Obi as vice president candidate for Atiku A Few unresolved issues yesterday delayed the official announcement of former Anambra State governor, Mr. Peter Obi, as the running mate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. A source close to the National Chairman of the party, Mr. Uche Secondus, told The Guardian, yesterday night, that although Obi has been endorsed by many party leaders, he was yet to be formally announced because of a few grey areas to be sorted out. He, however, said that such issues, which he did not disclose, would soon be resolved, as consultations were being concluded at various levels and the announcement might be made soon. When contacted, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, said the party had no statement to make on the matter “for now.” Spokesman to Atiku Presidential Campaign Organisation, Segun Sowunmi, said: “I can’t confirm what ...