Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar today met with the former leaders of National Assembly in Abuja.
He meeting was to seek backing for his bid to become Nigeria’s president come
2023.
Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) slated 28th September 2022 for the commencement of Presidential campaigns.
Atiku via his verified Facebook account, Tuesday disclosed that his meeting with the former House of Representatives presiding officers and leaders was to seek their support in building a grassroots network.
The former Vice President wrote “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.”