IBB Finally Quits Presidential Race

Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, has formarlly quit the 2011 presidential race.

Babangida announced this in a letter he wrote to the National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Okwesilieze Nwodo, basing his decision to back the northern   consensus candidate, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Text of the letter reads: “This letter submits for the kind consideration and approval of the National Working Committee of our great party – the Peoples Democratic Party of Nigeria (PDP), a request to withdraw from all the processes leading to primary elections scheduled for 13th January, 2011.

“You will recall that in September, 2010, I had collected, completed and submitted the Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms in accordance with the provisions of the electoral guidelines set out by the party.

“As a consequence of the consensus arrangement to which I voluntarily and willingly subscribed, I write to inform you of my decision to withdraw forthwith from all the processes leading to the selection and emergence of our party’s presidential flag bearer.”

Dr Nwodo has, however,  acknowledged the receipt of the letter and wished the former president well.

Posted: at 1-01-2011 04:10 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Maradona (IBB) Is someone behind the scene of Atiku. He knows what he is doing now. His ambition to become the President again was just a format. An arrangement! That is the Polities for you.

Posted: at 1-01-2011 04:18 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie

yes

Posted: at 3-01-2011 01:28 PM (13 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Guys, just a tot! How come all the bomb are happening just when I.B.B's name appeared on the list of presidential aspirant!

Posted: at 6-01-2011 11:14 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie

A couragious step so , but you never can say ooo, the MARADONA is full of wonders , and whenever he says good moring it might probably be night then , so i am still to believe him anyway

Posted: at 6-01-2011 09:13 PM (13 years ago) | Grande Master

The retired but not tired General has done the right thing. He needs to close the voucher so that the party will not field him during the convention. You if he did not do so, it might be recorded against him that he contested which is against the northern concensus he had already agreed to. The general is wise and sensible in what he has done. Any right thinking fellow must do the same to close the voucher of contesting. It is ok! No sentiment about that

Posted: at 7-01-2011 07:50 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie

 

Posted: at 26-08-2012 10:25 AM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero