Nigeria, April 29 -- Former Delta State Governor and ex-PDP Vice Presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Ifeanyi Okowa, has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party's lack of preparedness for the 2027 general elections necessitated his exit from the party.

In an interview with Arise News' Morning Show, monitored by The News Chronicle's news desk, Okowa said the PDP is failing to build momentum or attract new members, prompting his exit to protect the interests of his political base in Delta State.

He revealed that his defection move was preceded by wide consultations, including a discussion with PDP's 2023 presidential flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar.

Responding to former Senate President Bukola Saraki, Okowa refused to be drawn into ...