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PDP Campaign Group Storms Awka, Discloses ‘Only Way’ South East Can Attain Presidency

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has on Wednesday unveiled the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council in Awka, as part of efforts to woo South-East people to vote for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the upcoming 2023 election.

The Director General (DG) Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, while speaking at the unveiling in Awka, said that it is impossible for the South-East to attain the presidency through agitation and sentiments, adding that such a feat could only be achieved by engaging with other geopolitical zones.

Okonkwo urged every member of the campaign council to go out and campaign for Atiku and not be afraid of the other two presidential candidates from the region.

He said, “This journey is important and you have all taken oath. Sentiments, anger, do not give election results, it is calculation and patience that makes one victorious. Any decision taken today may look justifiable and will count for us later.

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“You have no need to fear anybody or any other candidate, this state belongs to all of us. Your party is an institution, our presidential candidate is not difficult to market, so why should you fear because other parties have presidential candidates from Anambra?”

The DG stated that he accepted the position in Atiku’s presidential campaign council because he has confidence in the PDP flag bearer and his ability to come through on his promises.

Okonkwo argued that his belief in Atiku does not come from a place of benefitting from him but as an independent Igbo man.

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He insisted that the country needs a person who knows the problem in Nigeria and is ready to fearlessly tackle them.

No one in Africa has done more intervention than Atiku, but he is humble and loyal, and does not even defend himself in the face of negative attacks. Every vote matters in this election, and we are going to work aggressively to help Atiku Abubakar and PDP to win the election,” he added.