The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has revealed that the National Chairman of the party, Dr Iyorchia Ayu will resign his position as soon as he becomes the president.
Speaking on the issue, of some PDP loyalists calling for Ayu to resign, Atiku,said that can only be done after 2023 general elections.
Atiku who was feeding questions Arise TV programme, Morning Show on Friday, said the party chairman will automatically step down when he emerge as the next Nigerian president.
He said, “Immediately I win this election, Senator Ayu will automatically step down. We have had issues like this before. It is not the first time PDP is having such crisis”.
Atiku insisted that Ayu will remain in power until he wins the election, stressing that there has always been balancing of positions in the party.
He said when the President happens to emerge from the North, the position of chairman will automatically be zoned to South.