Atiku Hails Supporters Chanting His Name During Makinde Campaign Rally
The Presidential candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubarkar has praised his supporters in Oyo State who chanted his name during the campaign flag off of the state governor, Seyi Makinde.
Makinde on Thursday flagged off his re-election campaign at the ancient town hall in Ibadan, Oyo State.
Four PDP governors — Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Samuel Ortom (Benue), Okezie Ipeazu (Abia), and Nyesom Wike (Rivers) — were in Oyo on Thursday to support Makinde.
While speaking, Wike told the crowd that they should vote for PDP candidates at all levels.
"Vote for Seyi, vote for PDP senators, vote for House of Representatives (candidates), vote for the other one (president), Seyi will come to you," he said.
The Rivers governor was interrupted by chants of "Atiku, Atiku" as he was emphasizing that Makinde will tell them who to vote for as president.
Reacting on Friday morning, Atiku said he heard the residents "loud and clear", adding that he takes it as a "vote of confidence".
"Oyo State, I heard you loud and clear yesterday. I take it warmly as a vote of confidence in me and our great party, @OfficialPDPNig. You proved that my love for the Pace-Setter State over the years is not in vain, Atiku wrote on Twitter."
"My promise to you is this: we shall work closely together in the mission to Recover Nigeria."