2019 election: What Deji of Akure said during meeting with Atiku, PDP leaders
Akure Kingdom has stated that the presidential candidate of the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, is the true fighter of
corruption in Nigeria.
The traditional ruler stated this on Monday while receiving the PDP
candidate and party chieftains in his Palace in Akure, Ondo State.
According to him, "I've heard a lot about Atiku as a very successful
businessman. I also learnt he was the brain behind the establishment
of EFCC and that shows he understands how to fight corruption. You
can't be corrupt and yet create an institution that will fight
corruption.
Speaking on the competency of the former vice president, the Paramount
ruler acknowledged that having served as the nation's number two man
it shows he has what it takes to govern.
"This is the type of people that Nigeria needs and should be put
forward in these times when the economy is going down.
"As traditional rulers, we must be neutral. I'm just saying what I
heard about him. If Nigerians think deeply they should know who to
vote for," he said.
In his response, Atiku faulted the ruling All Progressive Congress,
for failing to deliver on their promises and made Nigeria the poverty
capital of the world.
"They are aware they have not delivered. That is why they cannot
willingly come out to campaign. They won't come to you as we have come
talking to you now.
"I can assure you that we shall focus more attention on youth
development by granting them 40% participation in the cabinet when we
come to power.
"As for the PDP, we shall continue to uphold traditional institutions
and protect the people's heritage."
Speaking earlier, the Deputy Chairman of the PDP Campaign Organization
for the South and a Chieftain of Akure Kingdom, Otunba Gbenga Daniel,
disclosed that Atiku will rescue the dire situation the country is in
and restore all lost fortunes.
"I know the people of Ondo State cannot be deceived. We can easily
judge the APC by what the government has done in the past three and a
half years and that is the best they can give you. Atiku Abubakar will
rescue the situation and restore the lost fortunes.
"Yorubaland is faced with a lot of challenges under the current
administration and we must do things differently by finding a better
alternative and voting for someone who knows the challenges and has
the interest of the Yoruba people at heart and that person is Atiku
Abubakar."
Among the entourage were PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus,
the Deputy Chairman; former Governor of Ogun State and PDP
Presidential Campaign Organisation (South), Otunba Gbenga Daniel;
Senator Bode Olajumoke, former Governor Lyel Imoke, Eddy Olafeso,
former Gov. Olagunsoye Oyinlola, Otunba Fasawe, Barrister Eyitayo
Jegede.
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