By Temidayo Akinsuyi

The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 general elections, Atiku Abubakar on Sunday said he is confident of victory with the choice of his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State.

In a newsletter titled ‘Okowa Is An Asset To You And I’, Atiku who rejected the report of the PDP panel recommending Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State as his running mate, explained that Okowa satisfied all the qualities he desired in who will serve as the vice-president if the party wins as both of them shared the same personality.

He said, “The first most important decision that any candidate for an executive position in a democracy must make is the choice of a running mate”.

The office of the president, in particular, requires that the holder of that office must have clarity of the mind on decision-making. That is why in countries that have acquired more experiences in democratic acculturation, the choice that a presidential candidate makes about their running mates, and how they make the decision, provides a window of assessing their preparedness for the job that potentially waits ahead of them”.

“In meeting up with this expectation, and more importantly to ensure that I make a pick of a running mate that you shall be proud of, it became necessary for me to be introspective about my choice”.
“The Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa and I share a lot of personality attributes in common.

“He is a fine gentleman, but tenacious. His experience as a Senator will come in handy in some of the legislative reforms that are urgently needed to reformat our governmental processes”.

“Ifeanyi 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 assets to our campaign.

“In the months ahead to the general election, together with other great leaders of our party, the Peoples Democratic Party and, with your esteemed support, we shall work very hard to ensure convincing victory for our party”.

https://independent.ng/okowa-and-i-share-the-same-personality-attributes-atiku/

That doesn't guarantee you and him a winner in the up coming general election in Nigeria.

Peter Obi mandate i stand gidigbam.

I don't even know what to say in situation like this, I think the biggest thing you and Okowa share in common is your Allergy to Wike, apart from that you guys are totally different folks, but it makes sense for the sustainability of the office which you both are working out a joint ticket, I wish you guys the best. I also appreciate the fact you chose Okowa.

Okowa is a misfit but i will still prefer a calm man like him to a toxic one like Wike. I can't feel safe with Wike as my deputy

The same personality like looting public funds and not paying pensioners.

You and Okowa will lose Delta State to Obi.

Okowa won't save PDP from losing SS in 2023.

He wan put okowa for wahala. How many trials has okowa done??

That's a fib

Possible if NNPP and Labour merge.

Tutor729:
I hope both APC and PDP lose

Wike right now

Tutor729:
I hope both APC and PDP lose

Impossible

I'm surprised the PDP hierarchies are yet to reach out to Gov Wike since the outcome of the last meeting where Okowa was chosen as VP.

Wike deserve some respects and shouldn't be treated like an orphan.

Same Personality .......In Stealing!

Atiku deliberately snubbed Wike to show him he is a small boy in PDP matters

Maxymilliano:
I'm surprised the PDP hierarchies are yet to reach out to Gov Wike since the outcome of the last meeting where Okowa was chosen as VP.

Wike deserve some respects and shouldn't be treated like an orphan.

Hhhm

Same people

Hmmmm

Obi is coming

I talk am. Two criminal. Okowa is loaded with Delta state funds. #175Billion loan approved in the last two months.

When will Delta state get it right? From Ibori, to Uduaghan, to Okowa. I cry for the future generation of Deltans.

But you both will fail. Only Owa people will vote Okowa in 2023.

Clown .
Same personality in stealing and corruption.

Smh. Wike in the mud. Wike must take his pound of flesh. This constant derision from Atiku is just too much.

Sure.

9jii:
Okowa won't save PDP from losing SS in 2023.

oga go sleep abeg

quietly licking his wounds like Ahmad Lawan

AbijaJ:
Smh. Wike in the mud. Wike must take his pound of flesh. This constant derision from Atiku is just too much.

Buhari scammed us in 2015

Atiku wan scam us again


Wise up my people

Okowa that hasn't paid nurses their gratuity and pensions for years.....The man is a disaster..........

I will vote for Obi even though I know his chances are slim......However if the status quo persists, I prefer Tinubu (just wish he was younger) to these PDP clowns.

nairavsdollars:
quietly licking his wounds like Ahmad Lawan

Wait and see his reaction. My gut feeling tells me say E go Loudddd.

It is good to hear that. Best of luck.