President Goodluck Jonathan has named Vice
President Namadi Sambo his running mate as
he seeks re-election in February.
Mr. Jonathan made the announcement early
Thursday after accepting his endorsement by
the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as
the party’s candidate for the election.
Announcing a running mate was a decision
closely watched at the party’s national
convention, amid speculations Mr. Jonathan
may opt for someone different from Mr.
Sambo, whom the president first named his
vice in 2010.
In his speech, Mr. Jonathan said he will not
fail Nigerians if re-elected.
Mr. Jonathan said his administration will fight
and win the war against corruption, a malaise
he has been extensively accused of doing little
to curb.
He also assured aggrieved members of the
PDP that their grouses will be amicably
resolved.
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