Running Mate: Ekweremadu congratulates Okowa

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has congratulated Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa on his nomination as the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2023 presidential election.

DAILY REPORT NG earlier reported that Atiku picked Okowa as his running mate for the forthcoming presidential election.

Reacting, Ekweremadu, in a post, via his verified social media handles on Thursday, described the Delta helmsman as highly resourceful and prepared for the position.

According to him: “I join our party leaders, party faithful, and supporters in congratulating my brother and friend, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on his emergence as the Vice Presidential candidate of our great party, the PDP.

“This is a sound choice by our presidential flag bearer, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and our party.

“No doubt, Okowa brings immense electoral value to the PDP ticket. He is highly resourceful and he is prepared for the Office of the VP.

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“I urge every party leader and member to now go to work to ensure the success of the ticket at the 2023 polls”