The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has urged Nigerians to Vote for the party for improved security and economy.
Atiku stated this during the PDP’s presidential campaign rally held at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kofar Mata, Kano State Northwest Nigeria.
He said, If voted as President come February 25, his major policy thrusts would be to revitalise the Agriculture sector, the opening of borders, security of lives and property.
“Do you want the return of peace? Do you want agriculture prosperity? Do you want the opening of borders? Do you want economic development? Then, vote PDP, I promise you that these policies will be implemented,” Atiku said.
The PDP National Chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, expressed optimism that Atiku Abubakar would win the presidential election,.
He said; ”In the next few weeks, our President (Atiku) will be elected. We will rally round him and come up with good policies that will stop the suffering of Nigerians.”
The Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal who doubles as the Director-General, PDP Presidential Campaign Council, described Kano as, “the melting of Nigeria’s politics.”
Governor Tambuwal also described the crowd that turnout for the rally as “impressive.”
He said; “It is clear that Kano will elect Atiku. Don’t be deceived. This contest is between Atiku and others.”
The Governor urged the party faithful to reject any form of attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC and other political parties to manipulate their voting interest through the use of money.
“Don’t be deceived by them” he said.
The Akwa Ibom State Governor and chairman of PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Udom Emmanuel, said the turnout at the rally was impressive, describing the gathering as ‘an endorsement of Atiku’s presidential bid by Kano people.’
According to him, if Atiku is voted as President come February 25, Nigeria will have good economy, education, health, peace, and progress.
“Under Atiku, the poor will be made richer, Youth and women empowerment will be part of our policies and Industries in Kano State will be revitalised,” he added.
The leader of Kano State PDP, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, in his short remarks, urged his people to vote for Atiku and other PDP Candidates.
” We did it before, and we are going to do it again,” he said.
Atiku and his entourage paid homage to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero.
He also commissioned an Islamic Secondary school, built by Senator Shekarau, as part of his constituency projects.
Other party chieftains who attended the rally include; Mohammed Sani Abacha, former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, PDP Presidential Campaign Spokesperson, Dino Melaye, Hajiya Na’ajatu Mohammed, former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Professor Hafiz Abubakar, former Governor of Bauchi State, Ahmed Mu’azu, Hajiya Baraka Sani, Senator Bello Hayatu Gwarzo, among others.
Mercy Chukwudiebere
