Amid the presidential bid, the African Democratic Congress nominated Atiku Abubakar, with Chibuike Amaechi as the running mate. This development drew criticism from Kenneth Okonkwo.
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What happened
Amid the presidential bid, the African Democratic Congress nominated Atiku Abubakar, with Chibuike Amaechi as the running mate. This development drew criticism from Kenneth Okonkwo.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Amaechi criticized Jonathan's leadership during 2015 elections, and he lost the presidential ticket to Atiku Abubakar in the primary.1 source
Okonkwo rejected Atiku Abubakar's presidential ticket, leading to fallout with Peter Obi.1 source
Okonkwo criticized Atiku's choice of Amaechi as running mate; ADC supported the presidential bid.1 source
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The entities involved
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Atiku Abubakar
Nigerian politician
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Chibuike Amaechi
Nigerian politician
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African Democratic Congress
Nigerian Polictical Party
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