Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, a prominent businessman and the founder of Silverbird Group, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future following the selection of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Atiku secured the PDP nomination by receiving 371 votes in the party’s recent primaries. This marks his second attempt at the presidency, having previously run in the 2019 elections.

In a post on his verified Facebook account, Murray-Bruce shared his excitement over Atiku’s victory, praising the former vice president’s integrity and capability to lead Nigeria towards recovery. He emphasized that the PDP delegates made a wise decision, stating, “The process to rebuild Nigeria begins now.”

Murray-Bruce highlighted his long-standing friendship with Atiku, expressing confidence in his character and ability to bring about meaningful change in the country.