GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has called for rigorous voters
education to reduce the number of void votes in the forthcoming general
elections.
Dr Uduaghan made the call on Thursday when the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) campaign train berthed at Warri South local government Area of Delta
State.
According to Dr Uduaghan, the fixing of all the national elections in one
day and that of the state elections on another day may confuse
unenlightened voters.
He reiterated that voters deserved to know how to vote well ahead of the
elections to avoid situations where there will be mix up of votes that
could lead to void votes.
“Voters education is very necessary for prospective voters to know how to
vote,” Governor Uduaghan said.
The Governor who introduced all the candidates of PDP in the general
elections to the crowd that gathered at the Warri Township Stadium for the
rally, called on Nigerians to re-elect President Goodluck Jonathan and
vote for Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as Governor of Delta State.
Dr Uduaghan emphasized that all the candidates of the PDP should be voted
for in the general elections for the gains of democracy to be sustained.
Senator Okowa in his speech promised to run an all inclusive government
where Deltans will be consulted and be well informed about government
activities.
Dr Okowa, canvassing the votes of the people, described PDP as the most
consistent political party in Nigeria with well defined programmes.
Governor Uduaghan had earlier introduced all the candidates of the PDP in
the general elections to the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse II who gave
them his royal blessings.
A former Minister of State, Defence, Dr Roland Oritsejafor, speaking at
the palace, described Dr Okowa as a credible candidate.
“This party, PDP has always been in government and the governorship flag
bearer has shown integrity, our expectation is very high and we know his
predecessors have laid a foundation which will make him take Delta to
greater heights,” he said.
Dr Okowa promised the monarch that his administration will consolidate on
peace and unity of Delta State, asserting, “God is with us in this
project, we thank you for receiving us.”