PDP Vice Presidential Candidate Urges Nigerians to Vote Atiku-Okowa Ticket to Overcome Hunger, Poverty, and Insecurity

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As the 2023 elections approach, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vice presidential candidate, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, urged Nigerians to vote for the Atiku-Abubakar and all PDP candidates to eliminate hunger, poverty, and insecurity in the country. Okowa made the call during a party campaign at Oshimili North and Oshimili South Local Government Areas in Delta State, criticizing the APC-led federal government for destroying the nation's socio-economic system and educational sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, PDP vice presidential candidate, emphasized the need to vote for the Atiku-Abubakar ticket to overcome hunger, poverty, and insecurity in Nigeria.
  • Okowa criticized the APC-led federal government for destroying the nation's socio-economic system, including the educational sector, where university lecturers went on strike for eight months.
  • He claimed that God put him on the PDP presidential ticket and has finished the work for the people.
  • The governorship candidate, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, assured that he would deploy the experience gained under Governor Okowa's administration to continue the state's youth empowerment programs.
  • Oborevwori promised to consolidate on Okowa's achievements with his MORE Agenda and not disappoint Deltans.
  • The PDP chairman, Chief Kingsley Esiso, stated that the people of Oshimili North and Oshimili South were totally committed to the liberation of Nigerians from the shackles of poverty and insecurity created by the APC-led administration.
  • The Director-General of the State Campaign Council, Chief Funkekeme Solomon, urged Nigerians to reject the APC at all levels.
  • A former chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Mr John Azike, defected to the PDP alongside 100 members, citing Governor Okowa's leadership and the incoming Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori's, experience.

Statistics:

  • The APC-led federal government's administration was described as "inept" by Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.
  • University lecturers went on strike for eight months under the current administration.
  • The PDP has empowered youths and women in Delta State through skills acquisition programs.
  • At least 100 members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) defected to the PDP.

Sources:

  • Okowa, I. (Personal statement)
  • Oborevwori, S. (Personal statement)
  • Esiso, K. (Personal statement)
  • Solomon, F. (Personal statement)
  • Azike, J. (Personal statement)
  • Various media outlets reporting on the PDP campaign rally in Oshimili North and Oshimili South Local Government Areas.