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BREAKING: Atiku picks Okowa as running mate

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June 16, 2022

Michael Oboh

BREAKING Atiku picks Okowa as running mate — Atiku:okowa

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has announced the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa as the running mate in the 2023 poll.

This has put to rest speculation that the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike would emerge as Atiku’s running mate.

He made the announcement on Thursday via his social media handles.

Abubakar posted, “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. As One We Can Get It Done. #OneNigeria.”

Earlier, Okowa was welcomed to the PDP’s headquarters in Abuja on Thursday with congratulatory remarks.

Okowa was at the PDP Headquarters to attend the party’s Vice Presidential screening.

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