The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is in the United States on working visit, according to his spokesman.
Atiku’s absence for sometime has engendered speculations, including the state of his health. Campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections officially kicked off a month ago.
In a statement on Friday, Atiku’s media adviser, Paul Ibe said his principal arrived Washington DC on Thursday.
Ibe said: “The visit will afford the PDP presidential candidate the opportunity of high-level engagements aimed at setting the pace for building an economically stronger and more secure Nigeria”.
According to the statement, Atiku would be in the United States for a “week-long engagement that will opportune the frontline presidential candidate share his vision for Nigeria with US business communities and young Nigerian professionals in North America.
“The delegation of the former Vice President comprise senior members of the PDP presidential campaign council, personal aides and other members of the PDP.
“Those in the official delegation include the Director-General of the PDP presidential campaign council and governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, former governor of Imo, Emeka Ihedioha and Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, among others”.
