2019: David Mark runs to IBB as politicking towards PDP ticket thickens
As the politicking towards grabbing the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for next generation elections against President Muhammadu Buhari thickens, former Senate President, General David Mark, is said to have met with former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babaginda at his Hilltop residence, off David Mark Road in Minna, Niger State.
David Mark’s visit to the former military ruler was to consult with him on his 2019 Presidential bid and their meeting was held behind closed doors.
He joined the Presidential race on September 4, 2018, under the platform of the PDP.
Senator Mark said IBB had been a father to many of his likes, hence the need to always seek his blessings.
He was accompanied by his Campaign Director General, Senator Zainab Kure, Senators Tunde Ogbeha, and Suleiman Adokwe who is the Chairman Senate Committee on Information and National Orientation.
He will be battling with other Presidential Aspirants including Atiku Abubakar, Bukola Saraki, Sule Lamido, Ahmed Markafi, Attahiru Bafarawa amongst others to win the party’s ticket come October 5 and 6, 2018.
