2023: Atiku promises restructuring, job creation, others in the Southeast if elected

People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has assured people in the Southeast that his government will focus on restructuring, job creation and provide incentives for the growth of businesses. businesses in the region, if elected.

Atiku also pledged to engage in efforts that would resolve security issues and consolidate peace, unity and the overall development of the country.

The former vice president, who made the promises during his campaign in Owerri over the weekend, said he would set aside $10 billion to empower young men and women in business.

He said the PDP has done a lot in his years in power which has led to growth and development, and would do more if re-elected to power in 2023. He said, "I know that the entire Southeast aspires to the restructuring of the country, and we will work with the National Assembly to guarantee the devolution of powers to the federated units.

“I know that you are mainly business people and traders. was going to set aside $10 billion to empower women and young men in business.

“The PDP has seen the greatest growth in its years. We will repeat that, and even surpass what we did when we were in government. capable of doing it again. For this reason, the people of the Southeast have no reason to vote for any party other than the PDP."

Earlier, the National Chairman of the PDP, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, urged the people of the state not to allow division within the party but to work together to secure victory for Atiku, as well as other PDP candidates in February 2023.

He said, "Once we win the presidency, consider Imo is back in the hands of the PDP, and we will take over governance from there. The good news is that Imo is a state PDP. The last time we won, and in February 2023, we will win again, because the Igbo are wise. But I don't want you to be divided.

"Also, if we win, the issue of insecurity, which is a big problem in Imo, will be a thing of the past, because you voted for a president, who understands the country, and had control over the security services as vice-president president."

"The Catholic Bishop of Okigwe Diocese, Bishop Solomon Amatu, has warned those involved in the killing of other humans to desist immediately or become victims of God's vengeance.

Amatu also urged God's people to be patient in the face of life's challenges, especially as the Christmas season has returned. wedding between Professor Maurice Iwu and his wife, Kate, at St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church, New Owerri.

During the event, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma told the congregation that everyday he prays to God to change the hearts of those who commit acts of wickedness such as killing and hurting other human beings, especially in the state.

Amatu noted that many people who want to go home for Christmas might be afraid of being killed or kidnapped, due to the activities of the "bad guys in our society".

He said God's people need patience and peace during this season, and warned that those who resort to evil against their fellow man risk what is written in the Bible in Isaiah 35:1-6.