From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday night met, with some stakeholders from the Rivers State chapter of the opposition party, in Abuja.
Atiku, who concluded his campaign rallies, in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, on Saturday, also met with PDP National Assembly candidates from the across the country.
The two meetings, Daily Sun gathered, are part of last minute consultations with party stakeholders across the country, in the run-up to the 2023 general elections.
The PDP candidate, while addressing Rivers State stakeholders, said the meeting was imperative, following circumstances that it impossible for the party’s rally to hold in the state. Atiku promised not to neglect the state, if he is elected president in this weekend’s election.
“I want to start by acknowledging the circumstances and turn of events that have led us to this unique style of a Campaign Rally. Although we did not wish for this, it became expedient that we think and act innovatively to protect the lives of our people from the mindless violence and bloodshed instigated by the very persons who have the primary responsibility for their security and wellbeing.
“Our campaign and indeed the PDP subscribes fully to the position that no political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian.”
Atiku urged the people to keep with him, promising that their sacrifices and support for his aspiration will be “fully rewarded with good governance that will allow your aspirations to be realized.”
He added “I therefore urge you to keep the faith, even in the face of harassment and needless violent intimidation, turn out massively on Saturday, 25th February, 2023 and cast your votes as usual for PDP. I assure you that your sacrifice and support will be fully rewarded.”