Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday met with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, in Ibadan, the state capital, as part his reconciliation efforts , ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Atiku, in company with his running mate, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, was also received by the deputy governor of the state, Bayo Lawal, a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, and other party stalwarts from the South-West.
On the entourage of the former vice president are Sokoto State Governor, Governor Aminu Tambuwal; Senator Dino Melaye; ex-Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu; governorship candidate of Ogun State, Ladi Adebutu; Ademola Adeleke, governor-elect of Osun State; former Minister of State, FCT, Mrs Jumoke Akinjide; Senator Abiodun Olujimi, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and a host it others.
Prior to the interactive meeting, the Atiku-led delegation was received by Makinde at the Agodi Government House, Ibadan, after which they proceeded to Ogunlesi Hall, University College hospital (UCH), Ibadan, for a closed-door meeting with the party hierarchy in the state.
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