Political Parties, Elections, Candidates, Leadership, Governance, Economy, Alliance, Coalition, Expectations, Primaries

PM News . 16 February 1999 . Pg 6

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held its convention and elected General Olusegun Obasanjo as its flagbearer for the forthcoming presidential election. Obasanjo defeated six other aspirants, including former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, in a fair and free election. The electorate is optimistic about Obasanjo's chances and expect him to win the election. They believe he is a good and civilized man who has learned from his past mistakes. The alliance between the All Peoples Party (APP) and Alliance for Democracy (AD) is also expected to work together in the election.

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held its convention and elected General Olusegun Obasanjo as its flagbearer for the forthcoming presidential election. Obasanjo defeated six other aspirants, including former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, in a fair and free election. The electorate is optimistic about Obasanjo's chances and expect him to win the election. They believe he is a good and civilized man who has learned from his past mistakes. The alliance between the All Peoples Party (APP) and Alliance for Democracy (AD) is also expected to work together in the election.