“PDP Will Win Southeast in 2023” Atiku’s Running Mate Boasts

“PDP Will Win Southeast in 2023” Atiku’s Running Mate Boasts

  • The governor of Delta state is certain the opposition PDP will record a landslide victory in the southeast states come 2023
  • The vice presidential candidate made this declaration during the unveiling of the presidential campaign council on Wednesday, September 28, in Enugu
  • Meanwhile, Atiku Abubakar stormed Enugu state on Tuesday, September 27, to campaign and also discuss the way forward with PDP stakeholders in the state

The Peoples Democratic Party’s vice-presidential candidate and governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the PDP will win the five South-East states of the country.

Okowa, made this assertion during the inauguration of the presidential campaign council on Wednesday, September 28, in Enugu state.

Atiku Abubakar, PDP, 2023 elections, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta state, southeast
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa says PDP will win southeast states in 2023. Photo credit: @bukolasaraki
Source: Twitter

The governor of Delta state said the calibre of people that gave their support at the stakeholders meeting in Enugu, gave him the assurance, The Punch reported.

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There is hope, PDP will win all six regions in Nigeria, Okowa says

He also added that he experienced the same reception in Kano, saying it also gave him the hope that the party will win in the North-West and all the six geopolitical zones.

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Okowa noted that the leaders of the party must be truthful and go back home to work for the victory of the party.

The governor further maintained that Nigeria was very sick adding that it needed a party that could heal it.

He appreciated the flag-bearer of the party for making a blueprint for the country, challenging other presidential candidates to do that not just appearing on television alone.

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In another report, Emeka Ihedioha, a former governor of Imo, on Tuesday, September 27, described as saboteurs those working for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP).

In a trending video on Tuesday, Ihedioha warned his kinsmen and supporters of the dangers involved in endorsing Obi ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

In fact, Ihedioha told his loyalists during an event in the state that those throwing their weight behind the former Anambra governor are risking their lives.

2023 presidency: EIU predicts Tinubu's victory

In another related development, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) predicted victory for Tinubu.

Tinubu's choice of Kashim Shettima, a former governor of Borno state and a fellow Muslim, as his running mate has continued to generate controversy in the APC and across Nigeria.

However, the EIU said it does not appear that the same-faith ticket would affect the chances of the former Lagos state governor in the 2023 presidential election.

Source: Legit.ng

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