The Gubernatorial candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, Senator Dino Melaye has visited the Former Military President of Nigeria, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida
Melaye visited him on Thursday at his uphill mansion, Minna alongside his deputy.
The former Military President, who had a closed door meeting with Senator Melaye reportedly gave his blessings.
While speaking to our correspondent after a meeting that lasted almost an hour, Senator Melaye said:
“I came to officially present myself and my deputy to one of the founding fathers of the PDP and to seek his blessings and support. This is coming as consultation to the Kogi State governorship elections bid for December begins.
According to Melaye, “we came to see a true Patriot and one of the country’s fathers. He is my father and I am his son. We are here to see a true Nigerian and one of the founding fathers of the PDP.
“We are here to tap into his goodwill; tap into his support and then to notify him of the forthcoming elections in Kogi State in December by the grace of God; and then to formally present myself as the PDP gubernatorial candidate alongside my Deputy.”
