Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has disclosed why he didn’t campaign in Rivers state.Information Guide Nigeria
Atiku who said he stayed away to protect the lives of people from the mindless violence and bloodshed instigated by the very persons who have the primary responsibility for their security and wellbeing, listed areas of priorities for the people of Rivers state when elected. INDEPENDENT reports
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaSpeaking at a meeting with Rivers state stakeholders in Abuja, Atiku said that his campaign and political ambition doesn’t worth the blood of any Nigerian.
Recall that there has been a strain in the relationship between the governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike, and PDP since the campaign started, a development that saw PDP refusing to campaign in the state.
The party, has, however, turned the town hall meeting with the Rivers stakeholders into a campaign.
“Although we did not wish for this, it became expedient that we think and act innovatively to protect the lives of our people from the mindless violence and bloodshed instigated by the very persons who have the primary responsibility for their security and wellbeing.
“Our campaign and indeed the PDP subscribes fully to the position that no political ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian.
“Clearly, events on the ground in Rivers State, and this gathering here at the insistence of our Rivers PDP family, confirms the historic relationship between me and Rivers state.
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“Beyond being a good corporate citizen of Rivers State, I have deeply connected with several families in Rivers State over the years, a relationship that has endured for decades, long before politics. That is why I remain confident of the support of Rivers people for PDP and our presidency.NYSC portal
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“Rivers State and Rivers people are bound by destiny to be critical stakeholders and beneficiaries of the Atiku/Okowa presidency in multiple ways,” he said.
“Amongst other dividends, the transportation infrastructure in Rivers State will receive priority attention. The existing seaports will be expanded to increase economic activities that will have multiplier effect on the economy of Rivers State for the prosperity of our people.
“The uncompleted rail line from Onne Port to join the Port Harcourt – Maiduguri rail line, which has been on the drawing board for decades will be completed speedily, while the deep seaport in Bonny will receive immediate attention.
“The completion of the East-West Road will be a cardinal priority commitment for our presidency. The international airport in Port Harcourt will receive increased attention and investment to become a truly regional hub,” Atiku said.
The former Vice President also listed the youth of Rivers State, like other states in the Niger Delta as those that will benefit from his dedicated economic empowerment scheme as a means of dealing with the persistent youth restiveness and discontent which has sometimes created security challenges.
“Among other initiatives, the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) will be revamped and restructured to become an enduring platform for unleashing the boundless creative energies and potentials of our youth in Rivers State.
“Our recovery agenda for Nigeria has a front-row seat for Rivers women who are brilliant, talented and hardworking. The women of Rivers State will benefit from our special entrepreneurial funding targeted at women in addition to being considered for appointments to various offices,” he said.JAMB Result