The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may not vote during its national convention on Saturday. However, he will be allowed to attend and address party members. PDP BoT chairman Walid Jibrin stated that the party is waiting for Senate President Bukola Saraki, Speaker Yakubu Dogara, and other Senators and House of Representatives to return to its fold. Atiku's return to the PDP is seen as a good omen for the party, as he was one of the founding fathers of the party. The party's national publicity secretary, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, said that he could check the party's constitution to determine if Atiku is eligible to vote. Adeyeye alleged that overzealous government elements are trying to disrupt the convention to prevent it from holding. The PDP spokesman did not reveal the individuals involved in the alleged plot.
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