Former Anambra State Governor, PETER OBI, has commended the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential candidate, ATIKU ABUBAKAR, for picking him as his running mate.

ABUBAKAR on Friday confirmed OBI as his running mate after both men met at the former VP’s home in Abuja to hold talks.

Reacting to his selection on his Twitter handle, the former governor promised to work closely with ABUBAKAR, and vowed to ensure that their administration, if voted into power was far away from anything called “lifeless”.

The Director General of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation, GBENGA DANIEL in a statement said OBI’s choice was largely influenced by his youthfulness, vast knowledge of global and local economics, as well as being a financial expert.

GBENGA said the ticket will be able to steer the nation back on the path of progress, economic prosperity and unity.