KABUL (Pajhwok): Former vice-president Ahmad Zia Massoud on Thursday formally announced support to presidential contender Dr. Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai in the second round of the ballot.
Zia Massoud pledged support to Ahmadzai at a meeting attended by the two leaders and members of the electoral team at the Loya Jirga tent in Kabul.
A brother of assassinated jihadi hero Ahmad Shah Massoud, Zia Massoud has been the running mate of ex-foreign minister Dr. Zalmai Rassoul in the April 5 polls.
With the process heading to the second round, a number of political figures and first- round runners are joining forces with the two leading contenders.
Dr. Rassoul and Gul Agha Sherzai have already announced support for Abdullah. Ahmadzai and Abdullah will contest the second round scheduled for June 14.
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