The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the upcoming general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has paid a visit to the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike.
The visit which reports said us a “thank you visit” to the governor of Rivers State over his efforts and sacrifice towards the success if their just concluded national convention where him Atiku emerged as the flag bearer.
Addressing journalists after visit, Governor Wike said that all PDP leaders and well-meaning Nigerians have a duty to form a united front to sack the failed APC Federal Government.
He said though different party leaders supported different aspirants, with the emergence of Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s Presidential Candidate, all hands must be on deck for the good of the country.
“We have no party that will salvage the country other than the PDP. A candidate has emerged and we owe it a duty to see that the party takes over from the most inefficient and ineffective party in control of the FG.
“We are one family. You may support aspirant A or B, but once a candidate emerges , you owe it a duty to make sure your party returns to power.
“We are doing everything we can to ensure that we don’t give APC any gap. They have failed Nigerians and we will take over in 2019” the governor said.
The governor further said that the successful hosting of the National Convention in Port Harcourt has shown once again that Port Harcourt is a peaceful location for national events.
“My happiness today is that the convention was successful and it went on without hitches”, he added.
In his response, PDP Presidential Candidate said that the entire country must work towards ending the failed APC Federal Government in 2019.
“The entire country needs a new government. Definitely, we don’t need APC to return to power in 2019”.
The country has gone through challenges ranging from recession, unemployment, insecurity and lack of unity, the country needs to chart a new direction in the interest of the people, Atiku said.
Atiku said that it is time for the people of Rivers State to consolidate their support for the PDP in the state and that he also came personally to thank the Governor and the people of the State.
“I came to personally congratulate the Governor, people and Government of Rivers State and also thank him for hosting a most successful convention “.
Atiku was accompanied on the Thank You Visit by Former Ogun State Governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, Former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, Senator Ben Murray Bruce, Senator Sam Anyanwu, Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Austin Opara and Edo State PDP Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih.
Governor Wike received the PDP Presidential Candidate alongside Rivers State PDP Chairman, Bro Felix Obuah, Chief of Staff, Engr Chukwuemeka Woke and Chief Sergeant Awuse.
