Isoko
North chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has passed a vote of
confidence on Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, with declared support for
his re-election bid ahead of the 2019 general elections.
The confidence vote was passed
during a stakeholders’ meeting of the party hosted by Minority Leader of the
House of Representatives, Hon. Leo Ogor, in his residence in Ozoro, Isoko North
local government area of the state.
The
confidence vote followed a motion by Dr. Chris Akpotu who described Governor
Okowa as a development colossus, was seconded by Dr Jacob Oboreh, the immediate
past Rector, Delta state polytechnic, Ozoro and was unanimously passed
following a voice vote by Pioneer Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt.
Hon. Emma Okoro, who presided ceremoniously.
Addressing the over 2000 members
of the PDP, Hon. Leo Ogor said he was elated over the teeming response of
members to the meeting, adding that it is a clear indication of how ready they
are for the 2019 general election.
Ogor commended members of the
party for their support and called for unity and synergy amongst them.
Former secretary to Delta state
government, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay, advised stakeholders and members
against divisive actions and on the need to strive to keep the party united.
According to him, PDP is an
Isoko party and Delta state is a PDP state with a call on members to jettison
social media hype which may not be the true picture.
Others who spoke including
Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Tim Owhefere and the
State Commissioner for Housing, Arch Joseph Ogeh, said the All Progressives
Party (APC) has self destruct and could not stand in Nigeria again.
They urged members of the party
to remain steadfast as the PDP would in no time, win back its lost glory.
“A well attended party like this
gives a clear message that the party is strong. R-APC and N-PDP are all PDP.
Nobody will leave PDP. The party will not fall. APC has successfully
destroyed itself. We are going back to the villa. We are starting it from the
state.”
Earlier, Isoko North Council
Chairman, Hon. Emma Egbabor and PDP Chairman, Isoko North, Prince Godwin
Ogorugba, said the essence of the meeting was to allow for members of the party
to know the status of the party and get first hand account from various wards
of the local government.
While Egbabor said Isoko North
is the most peaceful local government area in Delta state owing to the peoples
support, Ogorugba cautioned social media users and rumour mongers to beware of
hate media.
“All aspirants must key into the
ambition of Governor Okowa. Let no one destroy the good image of the governor.
Everything presumed wrong will be corrected. This is a meeting for unity and
not for insults. Party meetings will henceforth be held at ward levels,” he
added.
Meanwhile, front line Delta
Assembly hopeful, Hon. Mike Ogwah, in a chat with newsmen, said the turnout and
readiness of party members foretold a clear victory for the party ahead of the
2019 general elections.
Present at the meeting included
Chief J.E Uyeri, PDP Chairman, Delta South, Prince Emma Amgbaduba, DESOPADEC
Commissioner representing ISOKO, Hon. Oviemuno Oghoire, Chief Emmanuel Edevor,
amongst other political bigwigs
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