Nigeria, July 1 -- The Nyesom Wike faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has unveiled former Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Cornelius Fawenu, as the running mate of its governorship candidate, Kawu Agaka, for the 2027 election.

This is contained in a statement issued in Ilorin on Wednesday by the party's publicity secretary, Olusegun Adewara.

According to the statement, Mr Agaka communicated his decision to nominate Mr Fawenu as his preferred running mate in a letter to the party's state chairman after concluding consultations with party stakeholders.

The PDP said the choice of the cleric reflected its determination to present a balanced, competent and people-focused ticket capable of of...