Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Acting National Chairman Iliya Damagum, and several state governors have arrived in Benin City, Edo State, for the final rally of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the gubernatorial election scheduled for September 21.
Among the notable figures present are Bala Mohammed, Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Governor of Bauchi State; Rivers State Governor Siminialayi Fubara; Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri; Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah; and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. They were welcomed at the airport by Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and PDP's gubernatorial candidate for Edo, Asue Ighodalo.
In a related development, the delegation, including Atiku Abubakar and other PDP leaders, visited the Esama of Benin Kingdom, Gabriel Igbinedion, at his residence in Benin City to celebrate his 90th birthday. The PDP described the visit as a tribute to Igbinedion’s lifetime of achievements and contributions to Nigerian society. The party highlighted the significance of honoring esteemed leaders and promoting national unity through such gestures.
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