UMAR SANI
When the news broke that His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, had nominated Dr Ifeanyichukwu Okowa as his running mate ( it is not the Alhaji Sabo Bakin Zuwo type of a running mate oh! When asked by a journalist who his running mate was, his response was “don’t mind that Rimi, he has been running after me”), it didn’t come to me as a surprise. Rather, it was as pleasing as it was refreshingly sweet.
I have met Dr Okowa at different fora and on different occasions and I must say I find him to be humble , courteous , friendly and intellectually sound. He oozes an air of a fresh breath into the presidential race. You can choose to view him from whatever prism that appeals to your senses, but to me, he is the best choice for a winning team.
Ifeanyichukwu is definitely an Igbo name and fits the bill for consideration as one that will be an exemplary leader as well as a good ambassador of the N’digbo in government. He equally qualifies to represent the good people of the South-South region and Delta State in particular while in governance.
Being a man of immense goodwill, a man celebrated for his honesty, dedication to duty, diligent and committed to due process and someone with a high sense of responsibility, it is expected that his wealth of experience garnered over the years will definitely be brought to bear on an Atiku Presidency that will redefine the concept and essence of good governance in our dear country
Being a man of immense goodwill, a man celebrated for his honesty, dedication to duty, diligent and committed to due process and someone with a high sense of responsibility, it is expected that his wealth of experience garnered over the years will definitely be brought to bear on an Atiku Presidency that will redefine the concept and essence of good governance in our dear country.
At the 2018 PDP Presidential Primary Election held in PortHarcourt, the Rivers State capital, Okowa as the Chairman of the convention planning committee was outstanding. Together with his team, they conducted one of the freest and fairest primaries in the history of the party, which is been applauded till today.
My contact in Delta State who happens to be an aide to the Governor from Ethiope East Local Government Area, Godfrey Ishegbe, has been handy and has been inundating me with the giant strides of Okowa in the areas of provision of adequate infrastructure, health care facilities, pursuit of sound educational policies and human capital development, just but to mention a few to the good people of Delta State.
As a non-controversial Governor, who holds himself high and possesses good leadership qualities, it is no wonder that his choice was seemless as it was democratic. It was a departure from the past when Atiku was accused of lack of sufficient consultations in the choice of his running mate. He has avoided his past mistakes and has risen up to the occasion as a good leader that he is, to seek wise counsel . It is a good leadership trait to learn from a past mistake and make corrections where and when necessary and expedient.
With the final puzzle put in place and the assembly of a winning team, which has been put forth before Nigerians, a formidable ticket, indeed, for their endorsement come February 25th 2023 victory is assured. On that special day and with the support and cooperation of Nigerians, on Atiku/Okowa Presidency we shall stand at Eagle Square to celebrate a sweet victory.
. Sani was Special Adviser on Media to former Vice President Namadi Sambo