Video: Former Governor, Okowa Set To Dump PDP, Addresses Constituents
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Apr 23, 2025
Former Governor, Okowa Set To Dump PDP, Addresses Constituents
2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa, has announced plans to dump the opposition party.
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All Facts Newspaper reports that the former Governor of Delta State informed his constituents of his imminent departure from the party in a video circulating online.
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Okowa assured his constituents that the decision to switch allegiance to another party was carefully considered and made in their best interest.
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Speaking partly in English and Ika, Okowa said, "Be assured that we will not go in the wrong direction; we will take the best direction, the best path for our people.ÔÇØ
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Watch the video below:
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Meanwhile, Okowa has said that creating a Nigeria that works requires bold leadership with active citizen participation.
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All Facts Newspaper reports that the former Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said decisive leadership that would promote good governance was much needed in the country.
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Okowa stated this while speaking as a guest lecturer at the University of Delta (UNIDEL) 4th Founder's Day Celebration, on the topic 'Nation Building: The Search for a Nigeria That Works for All.
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He emphasized the need for leaders to foster a culture of honesty, and selflessness and enhance their patriotism while in public office.
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