The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar stormed Benin, the Edo State Capital on Saturday for his presidential campaign ahead of the 2023 general elections.
Atiku arrived the Benin City Airport alongside members of his campaign council including the National Chairman of the party, Iyorchia Ayu.
He was received at the airport by Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State and his deputy governor, Philip Shuaibu as well as top politicians, PDP officials and members in the state.
From the airport, Atiku and his entourage visited the palace of the Oba of Benin, his royal majesty, Oba Ewuare II (the second) where sought the blessings of the monarch for his ambition.
He said the monarch has a great role to play in providing leadership for the country.
Responding, the monarch assured Atiku of the prayers of his palace.
Atiku visited Edo despite security threats in the state.
