Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP), says his running mate, will be an asset to the party’s
campaign.
On June 16, Abubakar named Okowa as his running mate for the
2023 presidential election.
In a message to Nigerians on Sunday, Atiku said the office
of the president requires clarity of mind on decision-making.
He added that the decision of picking a running mate — and how it was done in countries that have acquired more experience in democratic acculturation — provided a window of assessing preparedness for the job that lies ahead.
He said in meeting up with the expectation, and more
importantly to ensure that he makes a pick of a running mate that Nigerians
would be proud of, it became necessary to be introspective about his choice.
“The Governor of Delta State, Okowa, and I share a lot of
personality attributes in common. He is a fine gentleman, but tenacious,” NAN
quoted him as saying.
“His experience as a senator will come in handy in some of
the legislative reforms that are urgently needed to reformat our governmental
processes.
“Okowa and I are
incurable optimists in the future of Nigeria and the promises it holds as one
united, peaceful and prosperous country.
“Having him on the ticket brings a lot of asset to our
campaign.”
He added that in the months ahead of the general election,
he and Okowa together with PDP leaders and Nigerians would work hard to ensure
a convincing victory for the party.
“A victory for the PDP in the general election is a victory
for Nigeria. When we win, Nigeria wins,” he said.
“The stakes in the
election are very high, and it gives me tremendous joy that I can count on your
support to win the election and get to work in earnest.”
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