PDP Will Overthrow APC in 2023 – Okowa




Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has assured Nigerians that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will regain federal power in 2023.

The Delta helmsman expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be dethroned.

Okowa spoke with reporters after his announcement as the party’s running mate for the 2023 presidential election

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