Behold The ₦22 million PDP Presidential Form!

President Goodluck Jonathan displaying his nomination form after the collection in Abuja. With them is National Chairman of PDP, Alhaji Mua'zu and National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha

President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday collected the presidential nomination of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the party’s national headquarters, Wadata Plaza in Abuja. He was accompanied by the Vice President, Namadi Sambo, ministers, state governors and other party officials.

President Goodluck Jonathan receiving his nomination forms from Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha, National Organising Secretary of PDP, with Alhaji Adamu Mua'zu (M)

After picking the form, the president said, “We will work harder and move faster” He thanked all those that contributed funds towards the purchase of the form.

Nigerians contributed various sums of money towards payment of the form. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati had announced a total receipt of ₦98.75 million.

L-R; National chairman of PDP, Alhaji Adamu Mua'zu & President Goodluck Jonathan inspecting the form after the collection. With them are VP Namadi Sambo & National Vice Chairman of PDP, Uche Secondus

The highest donations of ₦22 million each came from the governors of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Transformation Agenda of Nigeria (TAN). The least donations came from Mr. Kennedy Ikenna Odo­eme, who donated ₦5, 000 and Mr. Ezemagu Sunday Nnamdi, who gave ₦10, 000. The list of 38 donors includes people with disabilities, widows, cattle sellers, northern youths and communities, among others.