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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has declared that he is the only candidate who can bring about unity of all Nigerians and ensure development.<\/p>\n

Atiku made this assertion in Ado-Ekiti on Monday when he paid the Ewi of Ado, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Rufus Adeyemo Adejigbe, a visit in continuation of his nationwide campaign for next month’s presidential election.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“I have been taking part in political process in this country for the past forty years and I know what it takes to make it work.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“At this point in time, we need a true democrat who can bring unity and development to the country and I am convinced I am the bridge who can deliver such.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Speaking on the need to restructure Nigeria, Atiku stated that it is “incontestable”.\u00a0<\/p>

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“I have realized that restructuring of the country is incontestable. Unless we restructure the country, we are not going to make any progress”.<\/p>\n

He then implore the traditional ruler to guide his people accordingly “in order to achieve our collective aim as a nation where everything works”.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Atiku arrived the Palace in company of the PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus; former Governor of Ogun State and Deputy Chairman (South) PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Otunba Gbenga Daniel; Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Southwest Coordinator PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Peter Ayodele Fayose and some other leaders of the party.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has declared that he is the only candidate who can bring about unity of all Nigerians and ensure development. 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