The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed confidence that its candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is coasting to victory in the Presidential elections held on Saturday.

The main opposition party hinged its confidence in preliminary reports from the field and results so far announced it said it was evident that Atiku is securing the highest number of valid votes cast as well as the statutory 25 percent in at least two third of the States of the Federation to ultimately brace the tape on the first ballot.

This was contained in a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja, on Sunday.

He said, “Our Party appreciates Nigerians from across the country for putting their avowed solidarity and support for Atiku Abubakar into action by coming out enmasse to give their votes to the PDP, irrespective of ethnicity, creed, age and even political affiliations.

“From preliminary results, it is clear that Atiku Abubakar’s message of hope, unity, security and rebuilding of our nation has been positively received by Nigerians who are eager to embrace a new era under a purposeful leadership which the PDP and Atiku Abubakar embody.

“The PDP assures Nigerians that the hope which Atiku Abubakar symbolizes as well as the very onerous task of unifying and returning our country to the path of stability, national cohesion and economic prosperity will soon begin.

“Our Party therefore calls on INEC to ensure very transparent and credible collation process in such a manner that guarantees that all votes count and that the Will of the people is respected.

“INEC should not only ensure prompt uploading of results but also continue to make the result viewing portal available to the public in the interest of transparency.

“The PDP congratulates Nigerians for peaceful elections despite the threats, resort to violence and desperation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to scuttle the process, while urging them to remain calm and resilient until the final declaration of results," PDP stated.(Vanguard)