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“When I Did Not Have Anywhere To Go, He Took Me In” – Bbnaija’s Cross Okonkwo Shares Touching Story Of What Atiku Abubakar Did For Him
BBnaija star, Cross Okonkwo has revealed why he supports Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP).
He revealed this while answering some questions about himself, in an interview with Blessing Enenaite of Punch NG.
The interviewer asked; “You recently called the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, as your father. Why did you describe him in what way?”
In response, Cross Okonkwo revealed that he and Atiku Abubakar have known each other for years and he has even shared the same bed with the politician’s children.
According to him, the politician took him in when he had nowhere to go and has also helped him to an extent.
Cross Okonkwo went on to describe Atiku Abubakar as the best presidential candidate.
“I have known him (Atiku) for many years. Me and his children have lived together and shared the same bed. When I did not have anywhere to go, he took me in.
He has also taken care of me to an extent. That is the true definition of family. I know him very well and I believe he means well for the youth. I also think he is the best presidential candidate.
I was attacked after I made that tweet (about Atiku being my father), and I wondered why.”
Whewn Blessing asked how he reacted after some persons accused him of calling Atiku his father for his pecuniary gains, Cross replied;
“If I eventually go into politics, it will be for the benefit of my constituency.
However, I don’t want to become a politician because I don’t want people to insult me. I cannot collect money from Atiku, and I have never collected money to campaign for any politician.”
On his latest projects, Cross said;
“I am getting ready for the elections. I was the president of a group called South East Youths for Atiku and Peter Obi (the then vice presidential candidate of the PDP) in the 2019 presidential election.
I will also be involved in next year’s elections. I have been encouraging young Nigerians to get their permanent voter’s cards, so that they can vote for the right candidate.
I am also involved in a couple projects to make a living.”
