Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Austin Okai has emerged as the flagbearer of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, for Dekina Bassa Federal Constituency.
Okai, who defeated his closest rival, Emmanuel Omebije with 28 to 16 votes to pick the PDP ticket for the constituency, took to his social media handle on Monday to make the announcement.
“I have just been elected as PDP candidate for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency for the 2023 general election. Thanks for the prayer,” he wrote.
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Speaking after he was declared the winner, Okai extended his open arms to his co-contestant, urging them to join hands with him to win the general election.
He commended the peaceful conduct of the primaries, while promising to continue with his good work if elected at the general election.