The former President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, ahead of the 2023 election.
Jonathan, who hosted the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, at his residence, referred to him as the “incoming Vice President” of Nigeria.
In a video that emerged on the internet, the former President was seen praying for his guests and asking God to grant his visitor acceptability.
He said; “We pray that this kola nut being presented to all of us will give us more energy, more acceptability and more success in all our endeavours. Especially for those who want to represent us from next year.”
Turning to Okowa, he said; “This is for our incoming vice president, who has spent his two terms as Governor and needs to move up.“
Okowa on his part said the visit was to seek the former President’s guidance and prayers.
He said; “We are here for the fact it is difficult for the party to truly go on, even as we flag off our campaign, without formally coming to request that though we are very conversant with the fact that you are playing an elder statesman role, not just within our nation but outside the country and indeed Africa, there is a need for us to come forth to plead that you need to give us guidance.’’
“You will also offer us prayers and find a way to add your voice both privately and even publicly in many situations that we call on you to speak on behalf of this nation and on behalf of the PDP.”