…….Members demand for return tickets
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has presented his Letter of Intent to members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Caucus.
Frontline News Online had exclusively reported that Atiku was scheduled to meet with lawmakers elected under the PDP by 8pm on Wedneday in the National Assembly to sell his candidature to them.
Atiku met with the PDP House Caucus as planned and personally presented his Letter of Intent to each member present.
Deputy Minority Leader, Rep. Chukwuka Onyema, presided over the meeting which had 87 members of the Caucus in attendance.
Also at the meeting were some members of the Reformed All Progressives Congress (R-APC).
The breakaway faction of the APC participated in the signing of Memorandum of Understanding of the Coalition of United Political Parties.
The former Vice-President, didn’t speak with the press after the meeting which ended by 9.32 pm.
But in his letter sighted by Frontline News Online, he soliticed the support of the lawmakers, saying the PDP must return to power to get Nigeria working again.
The letter read in part: “After thorough consultations with my families, major stakeholders within man outside the party including party stalwarts, traditional and religious leaders, various youths and women groups, the civil society and the private sector; I , Atiku Abubakar, wishbone inform you about my aspiration for the exalted office of the President of Federal Republic of Nigerian under the flagship of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
“As stipulated by the Party constitution and guidelines for nomination, it is mandatprybthatvwe go through the process of presidential party primary election.
“It is in line with this that I wish to humbly solicit your votes during this all important process.
“I am in no doubt that with your support, in will emerge victorious amongst other candidates at the forthcoming Presidential primary election.
“Together, we can liberate, repair and refocus our country Nigeria. Together, we can put Nigeria back inbred right pedestal. Together, we can get Nigeria working again”.
Speaking on behalf of the Caucus, Onyema, commended Atiku for consulting with them, as it is indicative of his recognising members of the National Assembly as an important group.
The Deputy Minority Leader hinted on the wishes of lawmakers to be assured of return tickets.
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