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Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State and former Vice President and APC presidential aspirant, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, during the courtesy visit of Alhaji Abubakar to the governor in Benin, on Wednesday. | credits: Alexander Okere

A former vice president and a presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday called for a deeper understanding among the leadership of the party across the country, ahead of the partys national convention in December.

Alhaji Abubakar made this known during a visit to the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, at the Government House in Benin.

Although his visit may not be unconnected with seeking the support of Oshiomhole for his presidential bid, the former vice president explained that he was in Benin to interact with Governor Adams Oshiomhole and leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the state.

The party currently has four persons, including, former military Head of State, Major-General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and the Publisher of the Leadership Newspaper, Mr. Sam Nda-Isaiah, vying for the presidential ticket, following the withdrawal of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, from the race.

I am here this morning to have an audience with you and also to interact with party faithful in the state and I want to thank you for this opportunity. I hope we will make the best use of the day in Edo today, he said.

Governor Oshiomhole, who received him in his office expressed the hope that the party would address its internal issues prior to the 2015 general elections in order to meet the aspirations of Nigerians who want to enjoy a new approach to politics and governance.

The governor also appreciated him for honouring his sixth anniversary celebration held last week, despite the very short notice, adding that his contributions helped to sharpen the issues involved in the season of electioneering.

Oshiomhole said, It is my hope and prayer that our party, over the next few weeks, would sort out all issues that we need to sort out so that Nigerians will have the opportunity to enjoy a new approach to politics and governance based on issues and pedigree of individuals, so that we can move away from politics of religion, ethnicity and other pedestrian interests.

That is what APC is bringing to the table and I am very anxious that we get to that stage so that Nigeria will move away from this present stage to making life more meaningful for Nigerians.

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Atiku meets Oshiomhole, seeks party unity