By Divine Nwakanma
Ahead of the commencement of the 2023 election campaign on Wednesday,
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has appointed former Senate Presidents, Dr. Bukola Saraki as Special Envoy to the presidential candidate and Senator Pius Anyim, as Special Adviser for the 2023 election campaign.
A statement by Paul Ibe, Media Adviser to Atiku said the key appointments would strengthen the presidential campaign team.
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.