JUST IN! Why Obaseki, Shaibu Visited Atiku In Abuja (Photos)
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Oct 06, 2020
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has paid a thank-you visit to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, 2019 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
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The Governor visited Atiku in Abuja in the company of his Deputy and running mate during the September 19 governorship polls in Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu.
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According to the statement released by the governor alongside pictures of the visit, they were in Abuja to appreciate Atiku for the roles he played for them and the party to emerge victorious at the polls.
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He wrote on his Twitter account on Monday: "I visited former Presidential candidate of @OfficialPDPNig, @atiku in his Abuja residence, with my deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, to show appreciation for the support we got in the recent guber poll. We are indeed grateful to everyone who stood by us during the exercise.ÔÇØ
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It will be recalled that Obaseki ran on the platform of the PDP during the 2020 Edo State governorship election. He polled 307,955 votes to defeat all other candidates and was declared duly elected by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
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See photos from the visitation.
Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to his campaign poster that was spotted on the internet last week.
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The 2019 Presidential candidate of the PDP, on Monday distanced himself from the posters.
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