DELTA 2023: Urhobo Group Congratulates Governorship Candidates
LAGOS/Nigeria: A Social Cultural Group political pressure, Oja R’Urhobo 2023 which is made up Urbobo traditional rulers, professionals and intellectuals from Delta State, had congratulated the Governorship Candidates from the Central District for their emergence as the flag bearers of their parties.
The group in a message made available to www.ndokwareporters.com on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, signed by 20 of the leaders of the group, which includes Mr. Emmanuel E. Okotete, Chief Francis Ifie, Olorogun Edoreh Agbah, Chief Dr. Cecilia Ibru, Dr. Peter Igho specifically mentioned the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rt. Hon sheriff Oborevwori, The All Progressive Congress, APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, Social Democratic Party, Olorogun Keneth Gbagi, All Progressive Grand Aliance, Chief Great Ogboru, and others who are out to succeed Senator Ifeanyi Okowa in 2023.
The leaders of the group commended the candidates for their passion, dedication and commitment through the primaries, saying their emergence as the party flag bearers demonstrates their beliefs and interest in the progress of the state.
“We commend the candidates for their passion, dedication, and commitment through the primaries. Indeed, your emergence as the flagbearers of your parties demonstrates your belief and interest in the progress of our dear state.”
“Delta State needs transformational leaders and as you progress towards the electioneering campaigns, we appeal to you to consider the salient matters of governance such as Economic Progress, Poverty Alleviation, Power, Infrastructure, Education, Technology, Tourism and Youth Empowerment. These are critical success factors and should take centre stage with clear strategies and implementation plans for our dear State.”
“The Urhobo culture is deeply rooted in respect for elders, oneself and for others. We therefore appeal to you to conduct your campaigns in a manner devoid of acrimony, divisiveness, and treachery.”
“As candidates, we call on you to eschew all forms of violence and acts that will encourage any form of dehumanization or dirty fights which could lead to major security crisis in our peaceful state. We call on political leaders and stakeholders to pay special attention to their actions and inactions during this season. We must work together for peace and tranquility and to de-escalate any tension in the State.”
“We commend the courage, sportsmanship and maturity displayed by other aspirants who participated in the primaries and urge them to continue to support the democratic process. We urge those who are victorious to be magnanimous in victory and close ranks with their fellow colleagues in other to project a united front towards the main elections.”
“We urge Deltans, Civil society and democratic process to be vigilant to ensure that all votes at the main elections are counted and that all votes count in Delta State 2023. We urge all stakeholders to place common interest above personal interest. We must commit to upholding virtues that will sustain our democracy and advance the cause of good governance, peace and sustainable development.” It stated.
