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Drama as Former Nigerian VP Atiku Submits Nomination Forms

Trouble broke out at the Peoples Democratic Party headquarters as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar submitted his presidential nomination form when people armed with machetes and sticks were seen pursuing his supporters. The event, which should have been a simple ceremony cheered by supporters, was marred by a stampede and gunshots as people ran to safety.

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Former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar.

  • Nigeria:   Clash at PDP Secretariat as Atiku Submits Form

    Guardian, 7 September 2018

    There was pandemonium at the headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar submitted his presidential nomination form. Read more »

  • Nigeria:   Stampede as Atiku Submits Forms

    This Day, 7 September 2018

    Policemen attached to the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were yesterday forced to fire multiple gun shots to scare away thugs, who had invaded the party… Read more »

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