By Austin Ogwuda
A group which styled itself as Delta Obidient Elders’ Council has called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to allow the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) conduct the coming local government elections in the State without any interference as it is a litmus test of the credibility of his administration.
Addressing a press conference in Asaba, weekend, the Chairman of the Council, Chris Biose, fondly addressed as Obidient Daddy, said, “the Delta State local government polls scheduled to hold in July 2024 presents the most significant test of the credibility of his administration.
“The litmus test of democratic governance is credible elections. Rigged election is worse than a Military coup because violent coup plotters do not pretend to be democratic.
“Writing election results without regard to voting detracts from the legitimacy of government. We sincerely appeal to the Delta State political class to shun violence and fraud at the forthcoming local government election.
“The younger generation”, he went on, “are watching you. If political leaders continue to sow seeds of violence and fraud by means of their actions during election, it would be impossible to build a sane society or a great nation from such sordid foundation.
“That history and posterity may remember Your Excellency for good, we earnestly urge you to ensure free and fair local government election on July 13, 2024.
“This is the best gift you can give; your best legacy to the younger generation is GOOD EXAMPLE in your conduct if the State affairs.
“We urge the Delta State political class to hearken to the wise counsel of the Alsatian polymath, theologian, philosopher, humanitarian and physician, Dr. Albert Schweitzer: “Example is not the main thing in influencing others; it is the only thing”, he stated.
Source: The Story
