All Progressives Congress National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu has announced Senate President, Dr. Ahmed Lawan as the party’s consensus candidate.

This is coming as the party begins its presidential primary election in the nation’s capital, Abuja.

Adamu was said to have made the announcement at the meeting of the National Working Committee on Monday.

Report has it that other aspirants including Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, Engr. David Umahi would be allowed to participate in the election despite consensus.