Ex-Delta Gov Uduaghan Endorses Okowa’s Second Term Ambition

Immediate past Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has endorsed Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for second term, and urged political office holders to unflinchingly support the governor to succeed.

Uduaghan spoke yesterday at a grand reception organized by Ubulu-Uku Development Council (UDC), the Obi-in-council and the people of Ubulu-Uku kingdom.in honour of Hon. Joan Mrakpor, member representing Aniocha/Oshimili in the Federal House of Representatives at Ubulu-Uku, Aniocha North local government area of Delta State.

According to him, “Dr Okowa will be the Governor of Delta State from 2015 to 2023,” he said, adding, “Our Governor, don’t listen to the stories you hear, you know the way people talk, don’t worry, no shaking, we are here for you.”

He emphasized, “Delta Is a PDP state, it will remain a PDP state; Deltans ensure you go and get your permanent voters cards, it will enable you prepare for the 2019 elections. I want to urge political office holders not to give the Governor stress, add value to the Governor’s activities, don’t give him stress,” he stated.

Uduaghan who was the Chairman of the occasion, emphasized, “every representative should please, do your best to add value to your community, it is important that you do so.” He described Mrakpor as “brave, courageous person who made strong pronouncement on the menace of the Fulani herdsmen and we hope Nigeria listens to what she said and act appropriately.”

Governor Okowa at the event commended Hon. Mrakpor for attracting development to her people. He urged political office holders to site projects that would be beneficial to the development of their communities.