The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has met with party stakeholders in Rivers State ahead of the election.
According to news sources, the ongoing struggle between Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and Atiku has made it impossible for the PDP to host their presidential rally in the South-South state.
After repeated attacks on its members, the PDP presidential campaign council was forced to cancel its planned gathering.
2023 Elections: Atiku Cancels Campaign Rally In Rivers State
At a meeting with stakeholders, Atiku promised to reward all of their sacrifices for the party if he is elected president this weekend.
While noting that no political ambition is worth a Nigerian’s blood, the former Vice President stated that it became necessary for the PDP to postpone their campaign rally in the state.
If elected, the PDP presidential candidate also promised to complete the rail project from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri as well as the deep seaport in Bonny.
Atiku said: “I want to start by acknowledging the circumstances and turn of events that have led us to this unique style of a campaign rally,” Atiku said.
“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.
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“Our campaign and indeed the PDP subscribes fully to the position that no political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian. Rivers state and Rivers people are bound by destiny to be critical stakeholders and beneficiaries of the Atiku/Okowa presidency in multiple ways.
“The uncompleted rail line from Onne Port to join the Port Harcourt – Maiduguri rail line, which has been on the drawing board for decades will be completed speedily, while the deep seaport in Bonny will receive immediate attention.
“Our recovery agenda for Nigeria has a front-row seat for Rivers women who are brilliant, talented, and hardworking. The women of Rivers state will benefit from our special entrepreneurial funding targeted at women in addition to being considered for appointments to various offices.
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“I, therefore, urge you to keep the faith, even in the face of harassment and needless violent intimidation, turn out massively on Saturday, February 25, 2023, and cast your votes as usual for PDP. I assure you that your sacrifice and support will be fully rewarded.”
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