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In Will, Bhutto Taps Husband as Successor

Zardari, now party co-chair, may aim for PM position

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 5, 2008 1:20 PM CST
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(Newser) – Benazir Bhutto's political will, published today, calls for her husband to take control of her party, Reuters reports. "I would like my husband Asif Ali Zardari to lead you in this interim period until you and he decide what is best," says the document. He chose to release Bhutto’s will publicly to address concerns that his leadership is illegitimate.

In the document, Bhutto calls Zardari, who was named party co-chairman with their 19-year-old son after her assassination, "a man of courage and honor.” The controversial Zardari is not a candidate in this month’s elections but is considering running, Newsweek reports. The Pakistan People's Party has “no one single personality, apart from me, who anybody even knows,” he said.

Supporters of Pakistani political leader Benazir Bhutto visit at the spot where she was assassinated, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. Fears of violence are running high in the approach to crucial parliamentary elections set for Feb. 18. (AP Photo/B.K.Bangash)
Supporters of Pakistani political leader Benazir Bhutto visit at the spot where she was assassinated, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008. Fears of violence are running high in the approach...   (Associated Press)
Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of Pakistan People's Party, in front of a portrait of his wife, Benazir Bhutto. Zardari has suggested he may want to be the country's next prime minister.
Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of Pakistan People's Party, in front of a portrait of his wife, Benazir Bhutto. Zardari has suggested he may want to be the country's next prime minister.   (Getty Images)
Pakistani Asif Ali Zardari (L) stands beside the picture of his...
Pakistani Asif Ali Zardari (L) stands beside the picture of his...   (Getty Images (by Event) Individuals)
A Pakistani motor-cyclist rides past a giant portrait of the slain Benazir Bhutto, whose political will was published today.
A Pakistani motor-cyclist rides past a giant portrait of the slain Benazir Bhutto, whose political will was published today.   (Getty Images)
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