PRESIDENT BUHARI REACTS TO ATIKU'S EXIT FROM APC

The Presidency has reacted to the exit of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar from the ruling party - All Progressives Congress (APC), saying it would not affect President Muhammadu Buhari’s chances in the 2019 presidential election.

The Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, said this in an interview with Punch on Friday.

He said the Presidency was not entertaining any fear over the development.

“There is no fear about that (Atiku’s exit). Be assured that Atiku’s exit is not going to affect us.”