The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar met with Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra in Awka, Thursday, promising to dredge  the River Niger and create an industrial hub out of the state.

Anambra is famed for local manufacturing of products. Atiku was in the state as part of his campaign tour of the nation.

He said: “On our arrival today we visited Governor Soludo and he said to me that he believe that I will work when I win. So, he urged me to reconstruct the federal roads and control erosion menace in the state, as Anambra is regarded as erosion headquarters in the country. And I promised him I will do that.

“I also promise to dredge the River Niger and make sure the Onitsha port becomes functional, if you vote in PDP in 2023. We shall also industrialise the state to create jobs for our youths.

“I am going to be the stepping stone to Igbo presidency. I have shown it by my actions because this is the third time I will be contesting with an Igbo man as my running mate.

“If you really want to produce a president, then vote Atiku/Okowa. I thank you for this wonderful reception and we promise not to disappoint you.”

PDP National Chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu in his remarks said: “PDP started in Anambra with our leader, Dr Alex Ekwueme. So Anambra is PDP not APGA. APGA is a son to PDP and in future we shall bring APGA back to their home which is PDP.

“The Igbo people, particularly in Anambra, are stakeholders in Nigeria because there is no village you will go in this country that you will not see an Igbo man. This makes them more national people in Nigeria.

“I beg you to vote PDP because we have a very competent candidate, who is a businessman like you and also your in-law. Sometimes, your in-law is better than your son.

“So, go get your permanent voter cards and vote for Atiku/Okowa. This team will solve Nigeria’s security problems, stabilise and transform the climate this country”.