2019: Atiku, Arcbishop Of Canterbury, UK High Commissioner Meet In Abuja

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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday held a closed-door meeting with the Archbishop of Canterbury, His Grace Justin Welby.

The meeting was held at the UK Embassy in Abuja.

The cleric had earlier met with President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday.

While on medical vacation in London, he was one of the very few individuals that were allowed to visit the President.

At the meeting were National Chairman of PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, DG of Atiku campaign, Gbenga Daniel, and British High Commissioner Mr. Paul Arkwright.

It was gathered that parts of the discussions were the 2019 general elections and the need to ensure a peaceful campaign season.

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