ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the party’s National Chairman, Iyorcha Ayu, other party members have arrived in Edo State for presidential campaign, ahead of the 2023 general poll.
The former Vice President was received at the Benin City Airport by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and his Deputy, Philip Shuaibu and other top politicians, PDP officials, and members in the state.
Cheering supporters made up of women and youth groups rolled out drums to receive Atiku and others on arrival, as they chant his name in solidarity.
From the airport, the presidential candidate and his entourage visited the palace of the Oba of Benin, his royal majesty, Oba Ewuare II (the second), to sought the blessings of the monarch for his ambition.
According to Atiku, the monarch has a great role to play in providing leadership for the country.
Responding, the monarch assured him (Atiku) of the prayers of his palace.
Meanwhile, the Edo State Government on Friday said it uncovered plans by some persons to disrupt the presidential campaign rally.
In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, the government said it would ensure that those trying to disrupt the peace in the state are prosecuted in accordance with the law.