Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, yesterday, stormed Benin, Edo State, to interact and seek the support of Governor Adams Oshiomhole and leaders of All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state for his ambition to secure the Presidential ticket of the party.
Governor Oshiomhole, who received the former Vice President in his office, said: “It is my hope and prayer that our party, over the next few weeks, would sort out all issues so that Nigerians will have the opportunity to enjoy a new approach to politics and governance based on issues and pedigree of individuals.
“That way we can move away from politics of religion, ethnicity and other pedestrian interests. That is what APC is bringing to the table and I am very anxious that we get to that stage so that Nigeria will move away from this present stage to making life more meaningful for Nigerians.
“We cannot continue with this ridiculous catch-phrase of ‘business as usual’ as Nigerians are anxious to have a change so that we can start a new chapter without being detained with the failures of the recent past.”
Earlier, Atiku said he was in Benin to have an audience with the governor and interact with party faithful in the state.
He said: “I am here to have an audience with you and also to interact with party faithful in the state. I want to thank you for this opportunity and I hope we will make the best use of the day in Edo today.” (Vanguard)
