The
Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa stated this during the quarterly
press briefing at Government House, Asaba, Tuesday, while responding to
question on his position on the Peoples Democratic Party power rotation
agreement in the state, which he also campaigned within the build-up to 2019
elections.
It
would be recalled that Urhobos PDP leaders under the leadership of Chief James
Ibori has held several meetings to fine tone strategies on how to persuade
Delta South and North to support the Delta Central quest to produce the next
state governor after Okowa’s tenure in 2023.
Governor
Okowa explained that he does not have the capacity as an individual to
determine who becomes the next governor, noting when it’s time the party leadership will collectively decide who becomes
the governor.
According
to him, “I can have my personal view but I cannot enforce anyone as governor as
it’s only God that knows who will become governor. So, I don’t know who will
succeed me, it’s only God that knows who will succeed me.
“I
have the right to give my personal advice and my personal thought based on the
rotational principle in the state but when we get to that bridge, we will cross
it.
“The
proper thing is that we want to be sure that there is unity and equity in the
state and we will continue to work with the mission that keeps us united as a
people and Deltans.”
He
also added that no one make someone a governor singlehandedly, but a collective
efforts of all major stakeholders.
Meanwhile,
former minister for State Education, Chief Kenneth Gbagi has started
consultations ahead of the 2023 governorship election, saying that he is most
suitable person to consolidate on the development stride of the Okowa-led
administration
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