Atiku said: “The meeting afforded a double advantage of seeking their support in building a grassroots network for our upcoming campaign.”
By Ishaya Ibrahim, News Editor
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, met on Tuesday with former presiding officers of the House of Representatives.
Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Emeka Ihedioha, was among the many ex-leaders of the House of Representatives that attended the meeting.
Atiku has been mobilizing members of his party ahead of the start of political campaign later this month.
About two weeks ago, the PDP presidential flagbearer met governorship candidates of his party in Abuja.
A few weeks ago, Atiku travelled to London to mend fence with Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, who appears aggrieved after being denied the vice presidential slot of the PDP.
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In a tweet announcing the meeting with the ex-House of Reps presiding officers shortly after it ended, Atiku said: “I just rounded off a meeting with former presiding officers and leaders of the House of Representatives at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
“The meeting afforded a double advantage of seeking their support in building a grassroots network for our upcoming campaign.
“The second benefit is that it provides a legislative insight into some of the reforms we shall work through. Altogether, it was a well-spent afternoon, and I thank them all for honouring my invitation.”
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