Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP), says no political ambition is worth the blood of any
Nigerian.
Speaking with stakeholders of Rivers state chapter of the
party, on Sunday, in Abuja, Atiku said it became expedient for the PDP to
suspend its campaign rally in the state.
Recall that the PDP presidential campaign
council cancelled its Rivers rally following attacks on the members of the
campaign team in the state.
Atiku promised the Rivers stakeholders that if elected, his
recovery plan for the country will include women and youths of the state.
He also promised to complete the rail project from
Port-Harcourt to Maiduguri and the deep seaport in Bonny if elected.
“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.
“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.
“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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