2023 election: Saraki reacts to Tambuwal’s claim of informing him about withdrawing for Atiku during PDP primary

  • Former Senate President Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has refuted Senator Aminu Tambuwal’s assertion that he was informed about his decision to withdraw in favour of Atiku Abubakar during the 2022 PDP primaries
  • Saraki expressed surprise at Tambuwal’s sudden withdrawal announcement, noting that he, like other delegates, was caught off guard
  • Saraki maintained that he had no involvement in or plans to withdraw from the race himself

Former Senate President Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki has denied former Sokoto State Governor Senator Aminu Tambuwal’s claim that he had been informed about Tambuwal’s decision to withdraw in favour of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during the 2022 PDP presidential primaries.

The clarification was made in a statement issued by his media office and signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu.