Delta Speaker, Igbuya hails Election Tribunal’s ruling over Gov. Okowa

The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ovwigho Igbuya, Monday congratulated state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for his victory at the Election Tribunal, just as he praised the judiciary for ‘remaining the protector of the oppressed.’

In a statement issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Henry Ebireri, the House speaker described the April 11 governorship election as ‘the fairest and freest in the history of the state.’

“Your victory at the Tribunal shows that the people of Delta State clearly authorized your candidature. “It also shows that the judiciary is the last hope of the common man’’ he said.

He commended Okowa for running a transparent and accountable government and also placing the state on the world map for good, growth and development.

Igbuya who also praised the governor for the pragmatic steps taken to address the problems in the various sectors, the development of democratic culture and stable polity, the creation of jobs for the people and the elevation of politics beyond the mundane levels of wrangling, greed and selfishness, said the governor in the last six months focused on administering the State, with the fear of God and for the good of the people.

“Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa is a caring governor. He believes in merit and places top priority on the welfare of the people. He has relentlessly pursued a vigorous policy for provision of social facilities and infrastructure” he said.

Emphasizing that God threw up Governor Okowa to develop the state, the speaker urged the governor to keep up the good works.

He enjoined Chief Great Ogboru and Olorogun O’tega Emerhor to support Governor Okowa in transforming the state.

“There is no victor, no vanquished” he said

The speaker, who further thanked the people for the confidence reposed on Okowa, said the governor would continue to deliver dividends of democracy to them.

“With your continued support, understanding and cooperation, Okowa will firmly expand on the gains recorded so far” the statement said.

It would be recalled that the Election Tribunal dismissed the petitions of the Labour Party (LP) and that of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidates in the 2015 governorship election, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru and Olorogun O’tegha Emerhor.

In a related development, the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Ovwigho Igbuya, Saturday, praised the judges of the National and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba for upholding the election of Senator representing Delta Central senatorial district, Chief Ighoyota Amori.

He also commended the distinguished member of the Nigerian senate for his extraordinary leadership, accessibility to his constituency and support for Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

“Chief Ighoyota Amori is a senator that is focused on his job” he said.

In a statement issued in Asaba by his chief press secretary, Mr. Henry Ebireri, the speaker said the victory of Amori at the tribunal was a great happiness for the entire people of the senatorial district.

“Amori’s victory is both historic and spectacular. It is the triumph of democracy and a clear sign of the trust and confidence that the people of Delta Central have in him”.

Labeling his victory as a great milestone in the development of the Urhobo nation, Igbuya applauded the judges for keeping Delta Central firmly on the road to development,

He commended the people of Delta Central who gave Chief Amori the mandate to articulate, defend and espouse their interests in the senate.

“Chief Ighoyota Amori is a blessing to the Urhobo nation, a reliable and dependable representative and a politician who is leading creditably with the interests of the masses as priority” the statement said.

Igbuya who also congratulated his colleagues urged National Assembly members from Delta State to continue to collaborate with the state government to enhance even and speedy development of the state.