Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku
Abubakar said he’s happy to have Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate for
the 2023 election.
The former vice president made the comment at the weekend in
reaction to a special address by the governor.
In a 3-minute video, Okowa said being on the ticket with
Atiku gives him the opportunity to play a role in resetting the trajectory of
Nigeria towards growth, peace and prosperity.
“There is probably no time in the history of our country
that the demand for good leadership is more compelling than the times that we
are living in.
“Our land continues to dig deep in the throes of disunity
and our economy keeps breaking away from the reach of everyday hardworking
Nigeria.
“The scale of insecurity and the toll it takes on the peace
of this country requires that we all roll up our sleeves to fight for peace to
return to Nigeria”, he noted.
Okowa appealed to PDP members and all “well-meaning”
citizens to join hands to ensure the defeat of the All Progressives Congress
(APC).
In response, Atiku stated that getting Africa’s most
populous nation back on track will require all hands on deck.
“And I am excited to go on this journey with my Vice
Presidential candidate, H.E Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa.
“Let’s come together as ONE towards a brighter future for
all and for Nigeria”, he tweeted.
In June, Atiku announced the Delta helmsman as the candidate
for the VP slot, a choice some governors and party leaders are not comfortable
with.
Benue Governor Samuel Ortom; former Ekiti and Plateau
governors, Ayo Fayose and Jonah Jang, among others have spoken in favour of
Governor Nyseom Wike.
Wike lost to Atiku at the PDP presidential primary which
took place on May 28 in Abuja.
The Rivers chief executive just returned to the state after
a vacation in Turkiye (Turkey).
Wike travelled alongside Abia Okezie Ikpeazu and was later
joined by Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde.
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