Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial aspirant retired General Buba Marwa has allayed fears that the presidency is set to compel aspirants to step down for Malam Nuhu Ribadu, saying President Goodluck Jonathan has assured him there will be no anointed candidate.
Speaking in an interview with newsmen in Yola Marwa expressed confidence that the PDP leadership will be fair to all the aspirants.
“There is no anointed candidate, I wish to confirm that myself, I have sat face to face with President Jonathan when I went to notify him of my intention. The president made it very clear that he did not believe in imposition or anointment of candidates. He believed in democracy, rule of law and the electoral process and that the PDP wants the most popular candidate”, he said.
Marwa said the aspiration of the Acting Governor Ahmadu Fintiri does not pose any threat to his ambition as he said he has what it takes to win in a free and fair election irrespective of who his opponents are.
He revealed PDP gubernatorial aspirants in the state have been meeting to discuss matters relating to the party primaries with a view to ensure transparent and successful election.
“The issue of any one stepping down for anybody has never been brought forward. Always there is a consensus option but that will be all the aspirants sitting down and accepting one. In our own case, let us go to the field. What is important is which of the aspirants has the experience, track record, capacity and credibility to govern”, he stated.
He noted that his achievements as military administrator of old Borno State which comprised of Borno and Yobe as well as Lagos State could testify to his experience and commitment to service , saying he has a comprehensive blue print to deal with the problems of insecurity and lack of development in the state.
“The people of Adamawa State are asking me to replicate what I have done in the two states; and I am assuring them of keeping faith with the pact I will enter with them when I emerge as the governor of Adamawa State”, he said.
As reported by Daily Trust
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