Atiku appoints Saraki, Anyim, Shekarau others special advisers for 2023 campaign

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has made new appointments for his campaign ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

This was contained in a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe on Monday.

According to Ibe, the appointments were made to strengthen Atiku’s presidential campaign team.

“The appointees are former Senate Presidents, Dr. Bukola Saraki as Special Envoy to the presidential candidate and Senator Pius Anyim, as Special Adviser.

“Also appointed as Special Advisers to the candidate are former governor of Kano State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, former governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola and Senator Ehigie Uzamere.

“Former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus was also appointed as Technical Adviser to the presidential candidate. 

“The appointments are to take immediate effect.

“Atiku Abubakar charged the appointees to use their vast political experiences in ensuring that the PDP presidential campaign records resounding success in the 2023 election,” the statement read in part.