The Imo State governorship candidate of the Young Progressive Party, (YPP), Hon. Linus Okorie has presented his deputy, Mr. Ugochukwu Ezekwesili to the state leadership of the party.
The unveiling ceremony which took place at the party secretariat, Okigwe Road, Owerri, was attended by party leaders and supporters of the guber candidate.
In his speech, Hon. Okorie noted that the decided to pick Mr. Ezekwesili because of his track records. Mr. Ugochukwu Ezekwesili hails from Obazu Mbieri, Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State.
He pointed out that Mr. Ezekwesili has proven to be a man of honesty and goodwill, adding that with him, YPP would cruise to victory at the polls.
In his remarks, Mr. Ezekwesili thanked Okorie for finding him worthy to serve as his deputy, adding that his party has marketable manifesto.
Also speaking, the state chairman of YPP, Hon. Victor Diala stated that the party remains the best option for Imo people and enjoined all its supporters to be steadfast and hopeful for the best next year.