Politics
2023: Atiku ‘Picks’ Okowa As Running Mate
The camp of the presidential candidate of Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has narrowed down on one person for consideration as running mate, POLITICS NIGERIA reports.
According to sources, backers of Atiku are concluding talks on Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa for the position of the vice president.
Barring any last minute-change, Okowa would be unveiled as the running mate of the frontline contender for the 2023 presidency.
ALSO READ: Q1 2022: Lagos, Ogun, Rivers Top States With Highest Domestic Debt Stock
Politics Nigeria reports that Atiku is more comfortable with the Delta State governor considering the role he played during the party’s presidential primary two weeks ago.
Meanwhile, the report of a PDP committee, comprising governors, members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and the Board of Trustees (BoT), constituted to search for a suitable running mate is expected to be ready today (Tuesday).
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed June 17 as the deadline for the submission of candidates for the presidential positions.
Efele Rolls Out Fish Farm Empowerment For Ijala, Ugbegungun Communities
JAMB UTME: Delta Police Deploy Operatives To Secure 31 CBT Centres
APC Elders, Leaders In Delta Central Endorse Emerhor For 2027 Senate Race
2027: Ijaw Nation Endorses Tinubu, Oborevwori For Second Term
Call Mounts For Delta To Revive Power Sector, Emulate Bayelsa’s Independent Power Push
Bayelsa Launches City Boy Movement State Exco, Boosts 2027 Tinubu Re-Election Drive As Diri, Lokpobiri Pledge Support
DTHA Member, Omonade, Co-Sponsors Bill To Repeal 1977 Rent Law, Introduce New Landlord And Tenant Law
BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Sapele LGA Chairman, Shoot Security Aide
Oborevwori Appoints Egbo As Board Chairman Of Delta State Signage And Advertisement Agency
DELSU Expands Global Footprint, As VC Signs Strategic Partnership With Carleton University
The Rise Of Tokenized Assets: A New Financial Frontier For Africa And The World
Environmental Degradation In Oil-Rich Communities Eroding Reproductive Health, UNIDEL VC Warns
Senator Ned Nwoko’s Intervention: Work Set To Begin On Onicha-Ugbo–Idumuje Ugboko Road
Armed Mob Led By “Bullet” Storms Aboh Ogwashi-Uku, Attacks Police Officers, Destroys Property Amid Ongoing Federal Court Case
-
News14 hours agoTragedy In Bayelsa As Doctor Dies After Giving Birth To Triplets
-
Education12 hours ago
Sheyi Money Foundation Elevates Academic Excellence At DELSU 18th Convocation With Multi-Million Naira Endowment Upgrade
-
Column21 hours ago
US-Israel-Iran: Who Won And Who Lost The War?
-
News21 hours ago
Advocate Publication To Host 3rd Lecture Series On Governance Challenges In Nigeria Thursday
-
News16 hours ago
Integrity Group Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Bid, Declares “No Vacancy At Aso Rock”
