JUST IN: Despite Ongoing Crisis, Makinde Receives Atiku in Ibadan
POLITICS DIGEST- Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has received the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan.
Atiku arrived the Oyo Government House in the company of his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, around 11:46am on Wednesday.
They were received at the Ibadan Airport, Alakia, by the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, with other top government functionaries.
Upon arrival at the Government House, Makinde led key members of the visiting delegation, including the PDP presidential candidate, into a private room where a brief meeting held.
The meeting lasted about 15 minutes with members of the National Working Committee (NWC).
Upon emerging from the inner room, the Governor announced that the whole delegation would set out for Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, opposite the University College Hospital, Ibadan, where Atiku was billed to address Southwest delegates.
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Atiku’s visit is part of efforts aimed at mending fences and resolving the crisis in the main opposition party.
Makinde is said to be loyal to his Rivers state counterpart, Nyesom Wike, who is opposed to the PDP establishment led by Atiku over the non-resignation of national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, to make way for a southern chairman.
Some of the dignitaries in Atiku’s delegation include Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state, Senator Dino Melaye, Senator Jumoke Akinjide, Senator Biodun Olujimi, Ex- Governors Ayodele Fayose (Ekiti), Olusegun Mimiko (Ondo), Olagunsoye Oyinlola (Osun) and Muazu Babangida Aliyu (Niger).
Other dignitaries in attendance include: Osun Governor-Elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke, Governorship candidates Ladi Adebutu (Ogun, factional) and Jide Adediran (Lagos).
Others are Eyitayo Jegrde, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Elder Wole Oyelese among others.
At the time of filing this report, all the delegates are on the way to Ogunlesi Hall where the Southwest members are to meet the Presidential candidate and his team.
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