The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced the Bishop Isaac Idahosa as his running mate for the 2023 presidential Election.
Mr Idahosa is the presiding Bishop and Senior Pastor of the God First Ministry, Lekki Light Centre, Ajah.
He hails from Edo State, a statement by Kwankwaso media office has said on Thursday.
Mr Idahosa will be officially unveiled on Monday at the International Conference Centre, Abuja by 10am.
The 57- year-old archbishop-designate is a trained of Automobile Engineer from the Kaduna Polytechnic.
He also has Masters and Doctorate degrees in theology.
He is happily married to Christiana Idahosa and is blessed with two children.
The statement said, “Kwankwaso said the choice of Bishop Idahosa was made after careful considerations and meticulous screening of more than 20 prospective candidates all of whom were eminently qualified to run with him.
“Bishop Idahosa was selected because of his outstanding record, his impeccable integrity, his broad understanding of the Nigerian State and its contemporary challenges, his undiluted commitment to improving the conditions of Nigerians, and his sincere believe that a New and Better Nigeria is possible if we work together with sincerity, tolerance, competence, and faith.
“A self-made achiever and a credible Nigerian, Bishop Idahosa is also selected because he represents the definition of a true role-model for the Nigerian Youth.
“Sen. Kwankwaso expresses happiness that this patriotic Nigerian man-of-God will work with him in the journey to save the country from the current drift and create a new Nigeria where justice, equity, fairness, unity, security and development are assured.”