Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and his chairman, Iyorcha Ayu, have arrived in Edo State to begin his presidential campaign ahead of the 2023 general election.
Atiku and members of the PDP presidential campaign council arrived at Benin City Airport.
He was welcomed at the airport by Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki and his deputy governor, Philip Shuaibu, as well as top politicians, PDP officials, and state members.
On arrival, cheering supporters made up of women and youth groups rolled out drums to receive him as they chant his name in solidarity.
From the airport, Atiku and his entourage visited the palace of the Oba of Benin, his royal majesty, Oba Ewuare II (the second) who 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.