By Austin Ogwuda
FORMER Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan says that the people of Delta State are indebted to the immediate past governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for his insistence that it must be Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori emerging as governor during the 2023 gubernatorial race.
He made this remark while speaking at the PDP Delta South Leaders and Stakeholders Meeting held at his Warri residence today, Sunday.
Said he, “We must thank the former Governor (Okowa) who insisted it must be you (Oborevwori) and we thank all those who worked with us to make it happen and thank God that so far you have not disappointed us.
“Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has done a lot for this State. I appreciate all the things you have done because I was there for eight years and not everybody will understand what you are doing.
“You have constructed roads; completed some that you met and so many things you started and we are happy with you especially for those of us in Delta South”, Uduaghan stated.
Addressing the gathering, Governor Oborevwor used the opportunity to advise aspirants gunning for the forthcoming local government elections in the State to soft pedal and stop fighting over positions, as only one person can occupy a position at a time.
His words, “Delta South PDP are united and I want to thank all of you because coming together like this makes the party stronger.
“I did not lose in any local government in Delta South. Whether it was small margin or not I won, but in my Senatorial District (Delta Central) I lost in some local governments. So, I am very thankful to Delta South.
“The State Chairman (PDP) is moving from Delta Central to Delta South and as for the local government council elections let me urge all aspirants to be patient and not to fight for any position because only one person can occupy a position at a time.
“Look at me I had 38 cases and I won all by the grace of God and that was possible because God wanted it to be so.
“Again, I appeal to you, don’t fight for any position when the time comes God will do it for you. With all the battles we won in 21 local governments out of 25 and with a margin of over 120,000 votes.
“I have come here to assure you that I will not disappoint you people and we will continue to do the right thing. You know, when you do the right thing some people may be angry but a lot of people will be happy.
“In my administration there is nothing like Governor say, if I want to say anything, I will speak immediately. I thank all of you for the love you have shown me today. My appeal is for you to continue to pray for me to remain focused and to do the right thing always.
“The will of God”, he went on, “will continue to prevail because if it is not your turn today it will be your turn tomorrow. Continue to show your leaders respect because that is what they want from all of us. God will continue to unite us and we will continue to achieve for Deltans through our MORE agenda.
“We have completed so many projects to be inaugurated during our one year anniversary in office while many others are still ongoing. After the anniversary we will still inaugurate more projects”.
The meeting was attended by Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, Senator James Manager, Deputy Chairman of the party, Chief Val Areyinka, Delta South Senatorial District Chairman, Chief Julius Takeme among others.
