May 11, 2010
Sources in Abuja just told Saharareporters that President Goodluck Jonathan finally chose a vice president from amongst Nigeria's powerful state governors. Jonathan, who had acted as president, was sworn in last week as substantive president following the death of Umaru Musa Yar’adua. Saharareporters’ sources confirmed that Mr. Jonathan picked a state governor from the Northwestern part of Nigeria. Governor Mohammed Namadi Sambo of Kaduna State , according to our sources.
One of our sources said Mr. Sambo is the Vice President chosen by Jonathan in Abuja tonight.
The source revealed that Mr. Jonathan’s final pick will be sent to the Nigerian Senate tonight or tomorrow morning.
More details to follow.
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