Only Atiku and I can rescue Nigeria — Okowa

Okowa and Atiku

THE Vice Presidential candidate of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa, says only the PDP can rescue Nigeria from the brink of collapse.

He urged youths not to be carried away by the euphoria of the time, but remain committed to work with PDP for the positive change that would come.

He said that the Atiku/Okowa joint ticket is for victory, hope and the only ticket that will restore the lost hope in the country.

The Delta State governor stated this on Thursday while addressing crowd of party faithful who had hosted him to a grand reception in Asaba after emerging running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar

The governor, thanked Atiku Abubakar, national chairman of the party, Iyiorcha Ayu, party chieftains and members for their nomination and support for his candidacy.

He said that the nation needed to pray, be resilient and be hopeful, adding that the process of rebuilding the country and give hope to the youth, women and indeed to Nigerians has begun.

He said that he had in the past seven years, with the support of youths, built Delta State, adding that this would be replicated in the national level should the party emerge winner.

The governor said that the PDP-led government, if returned to power, would tackle insecurity, create jobs and rebuild the economy and ensure that education remained key to end this incessant strikes in federal universities and other institutions.

“Atiku has been talking on the need to restructure the country and the need to engage the private sector to provide opportunities for the youth and women.

“We wants to assure the private sector that a new hope is coming and we shall tackle the issues of insecurity by providing jobs for the youth.

“We cannot do this alone but with the support of the women and youths; we shall bring back Nigeria among respected nations in the world.

“So, I urge all of you to go out there to register and collect your Permanent Voters’ Cards and vote for PDP, by the grace of God we will win in 2023,” Okowa said.

The Deputy Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Ndudi Elemelu, the Ohaneze Indigbo Youths and that of the Women wings, led by Okonna Nwike and Rita Daniels among other groups, gave their support for the Atiku/Okowa joint ticket.

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