Ifeanyi Okowa’s campaign has stated that the Delta State governor will collaborate with his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike.
According to reports, Wike and other PDP leaders are upset with Okowa’s selection as the party’s presidential running mate.
Following his election, PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar formed a committee to select his running mate.
The committee chose Wike, who finished second in the PDP presidential primary poll in Abuja.
But, Atiku had ignored the committee’s recommendation and opted for Okowa as his running mate.
Atiku’s decision is believed to have aggrieved Wike and other party chieftains.
However, the Delta State Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, assured that Okowa needs Wike’s support ahead of the 2023 presidential election.
The Commissioner said, “Okowa will work with other leaders in the south and across the country to galvanize the voters. He (Okowa) believes that to have an inroad in Rivers State, for example, he will need leaders led by Wike to get the votes.
“Okowa will work with Wike very well. Okowa will also reach out to our brothers and sisters in the South-West and in the South-East, which is already happening. The challenge at hand is not a one-man show.