Former Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Saturday called
on the people of the state to support incumbent Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori in his
bid to return for a second term in office in 2027.
Okowa made the call while addressing the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) faithful in Ika North East Wards 3 and 4, at Boji-Boji
Owa.
He said the call had become necessary because Gov.
Oborevwori has demonstrated love for all people of the state and has initiated
policies that were adding value to the lives of the average person in Delta.
The ex-governor appreciated the massive turnout of
party faithful in the two wards, but frowned at the few PDP members who left
the party despite their personal achievements and successes, which were largely
traceable to the empowerment they received while in the PDP.
Okowa said that he was aware of the antics of those
looking to deceive others but expressed confidence that party members knew
those who truly meant well for them and their communities.
He lauded the decision of the party leaders in the
local government to initiate a monthly contributory scheme aimed at empowering
the people in the area.
He said, “It’s a thing of joy seeing party leaders
coming together to extend ?100,000 grants to each of the 100 persons drawn from
the two wards.
“One hundred thousand naira might not be too much
considering the state of the economy, but I do not have any iota of doubt that
it will have an impact on the very micro businesses of these our people, even
as it will also aid and encourage our farmers.
“The beauty of this process is that the party leaders
have assured that two wards will benefit from this gesture every month going
forward.”
Earlier, the PDP Chairman, Ika North East, Mr Chuks
Agbormah, thanked the former governor and other party leaders for gracing the
event.
He assured the party leaders that efforts were ongoing
to continue mobilizing support for Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori.
Agbormah later received members of the APC who
decamped to the PDP and assured them that the umbrella was large enough to
accommodate them.
Other dignitaries who attended the rally include, Mr
Victor Nwokolo, Member Representing Ika Federal Constituency in the House of
Representatives, Marilyn Okowa Daramola, Representing Ika North East State
Constituency, State House of Assembly,
Also, Dr Kingsley Emu, Secretary to the Delta State
Government, Mr Charles Aniagwu, Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public
Information, Mr Monday Hunkamma Odigwe, Chairman Ika North East, Dr Hillary
Ibegbulem, Mr Ifeanyi Egboigbe, Dr Frank Nwugo, Hon Tony Elekeokwuri.
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