Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has been announced as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar.
Okowa’s nomination was announced and confirmed by Atiku on Thursday at an unveiling event mate held in Abuja.
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Okowa’s emergence put to rest initial reports that Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, who was defeated for the PDP ticket, had been pencilled for the position.
Atiku said, “I am delighted to announce Governor Ifeanyi A. Okowa as my Vice Presidential candidate. I look forward to travelling our great country together, engaging with all Nigerians and building a shared future of peace, unity, and prosperity for all.”
