Governor Emmanuel Drums Support for Atiku to End APC Rule
POLITICS DIGEST- With the presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over, Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has extended hands of fellowship to other aspirants and stakeholders especially from the Southeast, to eschew sentiments and rally round former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, to oust the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2023.
According to him, consigning the events of the just-concluded primary to the past and forging a common front in unity could fetch victory for the PDP at the general elections.
He, therefore, assured Nigerians that the PDP was better prepared to salvage the country from its present economic and security challenges.
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Governor Emmanuel declared this on his arrival at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, from the weekend’s convention in Abuja.
He said at a time like this, Nigeria needs a visionary and creative leader who is prepared to proffer solutions to the prevailing socio-economic challenges, pointing out that all the presidential aspirants in PDP were qualified to offer their best in the race, but only one must win.
Emmanuel, who was one of the contenders, told Correspondents’ that his decision to join the race was borne out of his desire to bring his vast experience in public service to bear in rescuing the country.
His words: “While I was vying for the presidential seat in the primaries, I made one thing clear that I am only making myself available, that if God wants to use me, I will partner to rescue and restore Nigeria.