Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the victories of gubernatorial candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in both Sokoto and Benue states as an acknowledgement from the Nigerian people that we are the only truly national party in Nigeria.

Atiku, the presidential candidate of PDP in the 2019 general election said this in a statement published on his Facebook page on Sunday evening.

“I congratulate His Excellency, Governor Aminu Tambuwal on his re-election and I assure the good people of Sokoto state that they have made the right decision that will see them continue on the path to peace, progress and prosperity.

“I also congratulate Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state over his very well deserved re-election. Mr. Ortom is not just a credit to the PDP, he is also an epitome of servant leadership which I urge all and sundry to emulate.

“With him again at the helm of affairs in Benue, the people of the breadbasket of the nation can look forward to times of refreshing and deliverance.

“Finally, I share solidarity with Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, who has made a great showing in Bauchi. Victory is within reach. He has shown that he is a man of the people. I am convinced that much good will come out of this man of enviable talents and leadership ability.

“I congratulate the Peoples Democratic Party and all our members on these gains. Our party is the true bastion of democracy and we should be encouraged by these victories. With unity within our midst, we will together continue to extend the boundaries of democracy and shrink the space occupied by tyranny.

“Better days are ahead for us. Of this I am certain. May God bless Nigeria and may God bless the People Democratic Party.”