Udom Emmanuel, governor of Akwa Ibom state, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is the only party that can take Nigeria out of its present economic situation.
Speaking in Benin during the flag-off of the campaign of Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the party for the September 10 governorship election of Edo state, Emmanuel appealed to the people to support the party.
He said the PDP was ready to reclaim Edo from the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), and keep the region as a stronghold of the PDP.
Emmanuel, who spoke on behalf of the PDP governors, described Ize-Iyamu as a credible candidate who will reposition Edo.
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Earlier, Ize-Iyamu announced John Yakubu, former chairman of Esan north local government area, as his running mate.
He expressed gratitude to God and PDP supporters for the opportunity given him to fly the ticket of the party, saying the party is blessed with leaders who can change the fortune of the state.
Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta state governor, represented by Kingsley Otuaro, his deputy; Tony Anenih, former chairman of PDP board of trustees; Gabriel Igbenedion, former governor of the state; and Tom Ikimi, former foreign affairs minister, attended the event.
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Others at the occasion were Jerry Gana, a member of the party’s board of trustees, and Ahmed Markafi, chairman of PDP caretaker committee, who was represented by Odion Ugbesia.
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