Chief James
Ibori anointment of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for second term is in line with the
spirit of zoning and power rotation. That is the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) arrangement
for zoning elective political positions to specific geo-political regions
within specific periods of time. Delta State is a heterogeneous State with diverse ethnic nationalities, so it is expedient to think that zoning or power rotation as the case may be is the way forward for the State.
There is no
doubt that zoning of offices is not constitutional; but it is in the
constitution of the PDP that propounded it. It is a gentlemanly agreement that
was documented and for the fact that it was written down, agreed so it has to
be adhere to. From all indications, it appears to be the best thing for our polity, because of our unity and diversity in ethnicity. This is the reality. And since Delta Central and South senatorial districts have had their turns, it is only natural, rational and fair for Delta North senatorial district to also have their turn of two terms.
Though Chief ibori has succeeded all along in restraining himself from making
far-reaching political statements, insisting that he was still sleeping and
resting. However, some individuals and groups may have been taken by surprise and shock when
on Saturday 11, March 2017; Chief James Onanefe Ibori rightly anointed Governor Ifeanyi Okowa
for a second term by appealing to the PDP members in Delta central senatorial
district to wait till 2023 for their turn. He added that at the appropriate
time he will make some statements but for now he needed to rest, as the days of
reckoning in politics will come.
Chief ibori made these comments, while speaking at an event organized by
members of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta Central Senatorial
District to welcome him home at the Western Delta University, Oghara, Ethiope
West Local Government Area of the State, just as he sued for more unity among
the Urhobo political class.
He pointed out that there was no need to fear, “I am still resting
and watching the moment. You shouldn’t worry, nor panic, there is no trouble.
After my rest, we will see. Though people have said a lot of things, there is
no need to fear, the day of reckoning in politics is coming.”
As a father, when a child shows you his report card that he passed his
examination, you will clap for him. As a leader, when you see what is good, you
applaud it.
“You gave him the mandate; you should support him to actualize this mandate. We should continue to reposition our State as a strategic State in Nigeria. Be loyal to your Governor and be loyal to your State”, he said.
Governor Okowa is laying a foundation for the development of Delta State
and four years will not be enough and he will need another four years to
continue to do this. I support his agenda and I will back it. When he is finished,
we shall continue from there”.
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