2019: Why I Picked Peter Obi As My Running Mate – Atiku

The decision to pick the former Governor of Anambra state, Peter Obi as the Peoples Democratic Party’s vice presidential candidate for 2019 election is predicated on his youthfulness and sound understanding of the economy, Gbenga Daniel, the director-general of Atiku Abubakar campaign said.

This was contained in a statement made available to journalists on Friday.

“The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has chosen former Chairman of Fidelity Bank Plc and former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, as his running mate for the 2019 presidential election,” the statement read.

“Mr. Obi’s choice was largely influenced by his youthfulness, vast knowledge of global and local economics as well as being a financial expert, all experience which Nigeria is in great need at this point in time.

“This ticket will be able to steer our nation back on the path of progress, economic prosperity and unity.”

Obi graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka with a bachelor of arts in philosophy.

He is also a graduate of several international and national institutions such as the Lagos Business School, Harvard Business School, London School of Economics, Columbia Business School, Institute of Management, Switzerland, Kellogg Graduate School, Oxford University and Cambridge University.

In public service, he has led various divisions some of which includes: Member, Presidential Economic Management Team; Vice-Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum; and chairman, south-east governors’ forum.