Peoples Democratic Party’s Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar , has landed the ancient city of Benin for his campaign rally in Edo State.
Naija News NG reports that the former Vice President came in with top PDP stalwarts like embattled party chairman, Senator Iyorchia Ayu and his campaign spokesperson, Dino Melaye .
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shuaibu received Atiku at the airport.
Other top politicians, PDP officials and members were also in attendance.
Atiku was welcomed in Edo by cheering supporters of women and youth with drums to receive him as they chant his name in solidarity.
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The PDP presidential candidate and his entourage visited the palace of the Oba of Benin, his royal majesty, Oba Ewuare II.
Atiku during the visit sought the blessings of the monarch for his ambition.
According to the former vice president, the monarch has a great role to play in providing leadership for the country.
The monarch while reacting to Atiku’s statement assured the presidential candidate of the prayers of his palace.
