Delta State Governor Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has called on those that
contested the gubernatorial election with him in the state and were not
successful not to despair but to join hands with him in moving the state
forward.
Olorogun O’Teger Emerhor contested the just concluded governorship
election under All Progressive Congress (APC) while Chief Great Ogboru
was fielded by Labour Party (LP) as its governorship flag -bearer .
Senator Okowa enjoined the gubernatorial candidates to set aside their
differences and collaborate with his administration to bring about more
development to the state.
He also called on all political leaders to provide selfless service and
ensure the delivering of democratic dividends to the people.
Okowa also disclosed that his administration would be all inclusive as no
Deltan would be left behind.
Governor Okowa spoke at the weekend in Otu-Jeremi, during a thanksgiving
service and reception to celebrate the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP)
Delta Central Senatorial District victory at the polls.
He explained that as leaders elected into positions by the people they had
a responsibility to deliver on the promises made.
“The real thanksgiving is by developing a stronger relationship with the
people and selfless service and my administration will continue to make
efforts to ensure that dividends of democracy comes to Deltans”, Governor
Okowa said, assuring that his administration would redeem its promise of
prosperity for all Deltans.
He expressed gratitude to the people of Delta Central for the role they
played in delivering PDP candidates during the elections saying “In Delta
Central it gladdened my heart that PDP got the majority votes during the
elections thereby delivering our candidates into the various positions
vied for”.
The governor called on leaders and public office holders to stay committed
in their service to God and humanity saying “It is by His grace we are
where we are today and it is only when He builds our foundation can we
stand firm”.
Senator Okowa explained that appointments given in his administration
would not be gender specific as women and youths would be given
opportunity to thrive in the state.
“I want to appeal to our leaders that you must create space for our women
because I am making appointments from a list given to me from the party in
the various local government areas so please leaders include women for we
do not intend to leave anybody behind”.
The governor also disclosed that the reorganization of DESOPADEC would be
beneficial to all Deltans assuring that no part of the state would be
marginalised as “his administration’s watchword is fairness, equity and
justice for all”.
Dignitaries at the occasion were the former Deputy Governor Prof. Amos
Utuama, Senator Ighoyota Amori, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, Chief Edwin Uzor
among others.