Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has explained the reason behind his visit to former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, at his Abuja residence.

Atiku, who disclosed this on his X platform on Thursday, said the visit provided an opportunity for both leaders to discuss the state of the nation, including the worsening economic hardship and insecurity confronting Nigerians.

According to him, the meeting also centred on the need for patriotic Nigerians to continue seeking solutions to the country’s challenges.

“This afternoon, I visited my brother and compatriot, former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, at his Abuja residence.

“Beyond the warmth and camaraderie, we had deep and honest conversations about the troubling state of our nation, the growing economic pain, insecurity, and the urgent responsibility on patriotic Nigerians to continue engaging in the search for solutions that can rescue our country from drift and despair,” Atiku wrote.

The former Vice President also said he used the visit to felicitate Amaechi on his birthday, which was marked on Wednesday.

He further injected a lighter moment into the conversation by referencing Arsenal’s recent triumph, describing Amaechi as a committed supporter of the English club.

“I also felicitated with him on the occasion of his birthday yesterday and teased that Arsenal’s historic triumph could not have arrived at a better time. Chief Amaechi, a thoroughly well-loaded Gunner, took the banter in very good spirits,” he added.

Atiku further revealed that Amaechi apologised for not serving him Fisherman Soup during the visit, while promising the delicacy during a future meeting.

“In true Rivers hospitality, he apologised for not having enough time to prepare Fisherman Soup, a delicacy I have now been promised on our return for the second leg,” he stated. (Vanguard)