2019: Donald Duke’s Running Mate Dumps Him

Dr. Junaid Mohammed, running mate of the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Donald Duke, has dumped him.

The second republic lawmaker told The Punch that he abandoned the race due to the many hassles of the party.

He added that he has also stepped down as the deputy national chairman of the party and had written letters to the chairman of the party, Olu Falae; and Duke.

“It is true. I stepped down a while ago because of the many hassles.

“I also resigned as deputy national chairman. I have written to Chief Olu Falae and Mr. Donald Duke. However, I have not resigned from the party,” he said.

Junaid, who is a critic of President Muhammadu Buhari, however rubbished suggestions he was going to join the camp of the President ahead of the general elections in 2019.

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