Human Right Lawyer, (Prince) Christmas Akpodiete, has stated that the
administration of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa in Delta State has what it takes to be
one of the best in the history of good governance of Nigeria.
Akpodiete who made the statement will speaking to journalists yesterday
said Dr. Okowa’s appointment of very eminent and seasoned technocrats and
Politicians to help him run the affairs of the state is a major plus and
an indication that the era of mediocrities are over.
“Okowa has an overwhelming political experience, having served in various
capacities, he is also appointing very experienced Deltan’s to help him
pilot the affairs of the state. That is how you know a leader who knows
what he wants to achieve,” Akpodiete said.
He added, “The time has gone when political thugs, area boys and
inexperienced hands are picked to serve at the state level.”
According to him, Dr. Okowa is determined to appoint only technocrats and
experience hands to help him deliver his campaign promises to Deltan’s.
The Lawyer cited the appointment of the Secretary to state Government. Hon
Festus Agas, and Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo as a fact that Okowa is
prepared to work with the best hands.
He said as more appointments are expected only those with meritorious
track records should be chosen.
Akpodiete added that Agas and Aguariavwodo are well experienced. While
Agas who is also a Lawyer, was a former Deputy Speaker and
Director-General in the State, Aguariavwodo a Harvard trained technocrat
has all the political experience many people dream about.
He said Senator Aguariavwodo has excelled in both private and public
sector. “I am not here to hold brief for any of these great Deltan’s
remind Deltans that It take a wise Governor to draft the brains of
experience politicians and technocrat into his cabinet.
“There can be no better adviser’s than people who have seen it all, people
with proven track records of accomplishments.
Akpodiete said, “Wisdom has directed the Governor to seek for experience
rather than mediocrity”. His Excellency, Dr. Okowa has ensured that he
will work with men with experience in his quest to take Delta State where
it need to be.
He advised the Delta Governor not to populate his cabinet with people of
unsound minds who lack the capacity to interpret basic people oriented
policies and lack the direction of government”.
Akpodiete stated that until other Governors emulate Okowa’s bold step
against all odds to appoint experienced political technocrats like
Aguariavwodo, good governance shall continue to elude them.
He advice Deltan’s to distance themselves from those who lack the capacity
to reason constructively.