By Mohammed Sunjapah, Kano
The former Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the late Gen. Sani Abacha when he was military Head of State, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha (rtd.), has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) for the 2023 general election.
The aide of the late military leader contested the presidential primary with another aspirant Samson Odupitan, following the withdrawal of two others, Messrs Felix Osakwe and Tunde Kelani, who pledged their support for Al-Mustapha.
The retired major polled 506 votes to defeat Odupitan, his opponent, who got 215.
The Chairman of AA, Kenneth Udeza, had while addressing the delegates, said 842 delegates were accredited to elect the four flag bearers using option A4.
