Atiku pulls massive crowd in Kano rally, nine persons slump

Supporters of Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trooped out in thousands to the Sani Abacha stadium in Kano on Sunday.

The presidential candidate was still at the palace of Muhammad Sanusi, emir of Kano, when the crowd took over the stadium.

Kano, a stronghold of President Muhammadu Buhari, has promised to give Buhari five million votes in the election.

The president secured his highest number of votes in Kano in 2015 but Rabiu Kwankwaso, who was governor when this happened, is now backing Atiku.

Political pundits have said with Kwankwaso’s influence, Atiku would secure significant votes in the ancient city.

Nine persons slump: 

Nine persons slumped at the Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano where the rally of Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is ongoing.

Massive crowd flooded the stadium, making it difficult for movement within the facility. TheCable reporter at the venue of the rally said he counted eight persons lying on the ground while security operatives made arrangement for them to be taken to the hospital.

Six of those who fainted were males while the remaining three were females.

People lined up the streets to welcome Atiku to the ancient town. As soon as he arrived in the city, the presidential candidate headed to the palace of Muhammadu Sanusi, emir of Kano.

He was accompanied by Senate President Bukola Saraki, director-general of his campaign; Uche Secondus, national chairman of the PDP; Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, among other key opposition leaders.