Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has emerged as the running mate to the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar.
Mr Okowa’s nomination was announced and confirmed by Atiku himself on Thursday at an unveiling event of his running mate held in Abuja.
Atiku while speaking on his choice said his Vice President must fulfil the qualities to be president and one that could complement him as a President.
He added that he should symbolize the quality to unite Nigeria, who is not afraid to speak and give advice on governance in the country.
He also added that his running mate must understand what he described as the depth of rots in the Nigerian system, with an understanding of the critical needs of economic growth.
Following the announcement, Okowa will thereafter be screened by a committee already set up for that purpose.
The selection of Governor Okowa has put to rest the rumour-making round that co-contestant of Alhaji Atiku in the PDP presidential primary election who is also the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesome Wike had been picked as Atiku running mate in the presidential election.
Vanguard/Oluwayemisi Owonikoko
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