Atiku Abubakar in America
The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has finally arrived in the United States of America for political parleys and consultations ahead of Nigeria’s general elections next year.
Atiku flew to the US amid speculations that he could not travel to America. He travelled out alongside the Director-General of the PDP Presidential Campaign, Governor Aminu Tambuwal.
Others are ex-Imo Governor Emeka Ihedioha, and business mogul, Raymond Dokpesi, both key members of the campaign team.
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It was reported that they were received by ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki, House of Representatives Minority leader, Ndudi Elumelu, ex-lawmaker Dino Melaye, Atiku’s Special Assistant Phrank Shuaibu, among others.
Announcing his arrival in the US via his tweeter handle, Atiku wrote, ”I just arrived in Washington, D.C, for meetings and engagements to build an economically stronger and more secure Nigeria! -AA
Atiku’s engagements include a meeting with Nigerians in diaspora, as well as with the PDP members in North America.
He is also expected to confer with top Nigerian business leaders in the US, and the nation’s young professionals in the diaspora.
Atiku is expected back in Nigeria on Monday. His next rally is on Tuesday in Ekiti; the campaign train will move to Ondo on Wednesday.
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