Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress, has denied opposing the selection of Rotimi Amaechi as the party's vice presidential candidate. He stated that no individual from the South-East was deemed qualified to be chosen for the position, although further details on the criteria for eligibility were not provided.
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