Politics

Atiku: I’ll be stepping stone to Igbo presidency

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, says he would be the stepping stone to actualise Igbo presidency if elected in 2023.

“I’m going to be the stepping stone to Igbo presidency. I have shown it by my actions because this is the third time I will be contesting with an Igbo man as my running mate.

“If you rarely want to produce a president, then vote Atiku/Okowa. I thank you for this wonderful reception and we promise not to disappoint you,“ Atiku said this at the PDP campaign rally in Awka, the Anambra State capital on Thursday.

The former Vice President equally promised to make the Onitsha port functional if elected as president in the 2023 general election.

He said: “On our arrival today we visited Gov. Soludo and he said to me that he believe that I will work when I win.

“So, he urged me to reconstruct all the federal roads and control erosion menace in the state, as Anambra is regarded as erosion headquarters in the country. And I promised him I will do that.

“I also promise to dredge the River Niger and make sure the Onitsha port becomes functional if you vote in PDP in 2023.

“We shall also industrialise the state to create jobs for our youths.”

Also speaking at the rally, the PDP’s vice-presidential candidate and Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, commended party leaders for the high level of campaign in Anambra State.

“We are appealing to you all to vote for PDP in the general election. Our presidential candidate, Atiku, is the most experienced among all the candidates contesting, and he is determined to transform Nigeria for good,” Governor Okowa said.

On his part, the PDP National Chairman, Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, urged the electorate to vote massively for the party, describing Anambra as a PDP state and not All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

“PDP started in Anambra with our leader, Dr Alex Ekwuene. So Anambra is PDP not APGA. APGA is a son to PDP and in future we shall bring APGA back to their home, which is PDP.

“The Igbo people, particularly in Anambra are stakeholders in Nigeria because there is no village you will go in this country that you will not see an Igbo man. This makes them more national people in Nigeria.

“I beg you to vote PDP because we have a very competent candidate, who is a businessman like you and also your in-law. Sometimes, your in-law is better than your son.

“So, go get your Permanent Voter Cards and vote for Atiku/Okowa. This team will solve Nigeria’s security problems, stabilise and transform the climate this country,” Ayu said.

The Star