. . . Pledges to make Onitsha port functional

By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has assured the people of the south east that after him, an Igbo president will emerge.

He said he will help the region in order to have the dream actualized.

He also said that he would make the Onitsha port functional if elected as president come 2023.

Atiku gave the assurance at his presidential rally at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, Anambra State capital.

He said: “On our arrival today we visited Governor Soludo and he said to me that he believe that I will work when I win.”

"So, he urged me to reconstruct the federal roads and control erosion menace in the state, as Anambra is regarded as erosion headquarters in the country. And I promised him I will do that.

“I also promise to dredge the River Niger and make sure the Onitsha port becomes functional, if you vote in PDP in 2023. We shall also industrialise the state to create jobs for our youths."

Referring to himself as a stepping stone to actualise Igbo presidency if elected in 2023, Atiku added, "If you really want to produce a president, then vote Atiku/Okowa. I thank you for this wonderful reception and we promise not to disappoint you.

“I’m going to be the stepping stone to Igbo presidency. I have shown it by my actions because this is the third time I will be contesting with an Igbo man as my running mate."

The PDP presidential hopeful described the state Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, as a trusted partner he would need to move Nigeria forward if elected in 2023.

In his speech, the vice presidential candidate of PDP, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, hailed party leaders for the high level of campaign in Anambra communities.

He said: “We are appealing to you all to vote for PDP in the general election. Our presidential candidate, Atiku, is the most experienced among all the candidates contesting, and he is determined to transform Nigeria for good.”

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