UTAGBA-UNO/Nigeria: In a notable gathering on Saturday, Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, engaged in a cordial meeting with the Governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the state, Mr. Ken Pela. The event took place during the burial ceremony of Mrs. Rebecca Chukwuma in Utagba-Uno, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Sir Monday Onyeme had previously run alongside the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sherriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on a joint ticket during the 2023 general elections. The convergence saw the presence of various political figures including Dr. Kenneth Olise, the leader of LP in the South South region; Engr. Dan Ossai, Secretary of PDP in Delta State; and Dr. Gift Okwuolise, the Labour Party’s House of Representatives candidate for Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency in the last general elections.
The occasion witnessed both friendly exchanges and the presence of several prominent figures, such as Mr. Tony Ezeagwu, Chairman of the Labour Party in Delta; Rear Admiral Mike Onah, retired PDP chieftain in the state; Deputy Chief of Staff, Sir Christopher Osakwe; as well as Barristers Sam Osasa and Ernest Ogwezzy. Additionally, Hon. Azuka Azaka, Chief Greg Edeme, Chief Nelson Nmor, and Lawrence Odili (Otua) were among the attendees.
Reflecting on the significance of the event, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo, Secretary of Maris Trust Council (MTC), highlighted the cooperative spirit of Delta State’s democratic process. He emphasized that the elections have concluded, signaling the time for unity and collaboration in propelling the development of the state forward.
Dr. Kenneth Olise, who also holds the position of Chairman at Maris Trust Council (MTC), played a dual role in this gathering, further underscoring the interconnectedness of political and community leadership.
In the wake of this gathering, it becomes evident that the political landscape in Delta State is not only witnessing engagements across party lines but also fostering a sense of collective responsibility for the state’s progress.
