The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has unveiled the running mate to its presidential candidate.
Unveiling his running mate, Atiku Abubakar said he held wide consultation with their party leaders, including the Governors and other other stakeholders.
Atiku said the following qualities was considered:
“The person must have a presidential quality to step into my shoes when I’m not around, understand the critical place of education in our modern society.
“My running mate must understand that development will be impossible without security, thus, he must stand with me as I confront the dangerous trend of insecurity.
“He must also not symbolise a unifier but must also work with me in uniting the country and must not be afraid to speak his mind. He must be ready to start working with me from day one as I will not accept anything less.
“I have sort the support of the PDP in choosing the running mate that meets the above qualities or all of them.”
The chosen candidate is the current Governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa.
Atiku said Okowa has the needed determination and can work hard for the country with him.
Atiku also thanked the party for conducting a rancour free primaries which produced him as the presidential candidate of the party.
