After the counting of the total votes by accredited delegates at the presidential primary held at the MKO National Stadium, Abuja, Abubakar polled 371 votes to beat his closest rival, Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State who polled 273 votes.
Abubakar was declared winner of the election by the Chairman of the National Convention Planning Committee of the party, Sen.David Mark, at 11.49pm.
Former Senate President, Abubakar Olusola Saraki, also made a decent showing by polling 70 votes. He was followed by Gov. Udom Emmanuel with 38 votes.
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, recorded 29 votes, while former Senate President, Pius Anyim, scored 14 votes. Others are Sam Ohuabunwa who scored one vote and Oliver Teriela Diana who also scored one vote.
A total 763 delegates voted in the primary election. 12 votes were voided.
Before the election, Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, had announced his withdrawal from the primary election to support Abubakar.
In his victory speech, Atiku commended the electoral process employed in the primary.
“Today we are making another history,” he said. “A history which we believe will bring about fundamental changes and also in our political processes.”
He reiterated that his campaign will be built on five fundamentals, including a pledge to unify the country.
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