ASABA/Nigeria: The Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Communications and Orientation, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has described the recent endorsement of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for re-election in 2027 by the immediate past governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, as timely, heartwarming, and commendable.
Speaking during a monitored radio programme in Asaba on Saturday, Dr. Oghenesivbe said the endorsement was a clear indication that Senator Okowa, who led Delta State from 2015 to May 29, 2023, is visibly proud of Governor Oborevwori’s remarkable strides in purposeful governance, socioeconomic growth, and infrastructural development.
He recalled that Senator Okowa had, while receiving thousands of defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta North, commended Oborevwori’s achievements, noting that Delta State has experienced unprecedented development under his leadership, resulting in improved living standards across the state.
Dr. Oghenesivbe lauded Senator Okowa as a selfless leader who left behind a legacy of impactful projects, including the ultra-modern State Secretariat on Mariam Babangida Way, the Stephen Keshi International Stadium, three newly established state universities, and several technical colleges.
He expressed confidence that the strong bond between Governor Oborevwori and Senator Okowa will continue to solidify the PDP in Delta State and inspire Deltans to return the governor for a second term in a landslide victory, regardless of political affiliations. He added that the PDP is determined to reclaim all National Assembly seats in the next general elections.
“The recent endorsement of Governor Oborevwori for re-election in 2027 by our amiable immediate past governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, is commendable, timely, and heartwarming,” Dr. Oghenesivbe stated.
“The endorsement is a clear indication that Senator Okowa is proud of the monumental achievements of Governor Oborevwori in the past 22 months and counting.”
He stressed that the partnership between the two leaders, along with other key stakeholders, will continue to drive growth and unity in the state. “The patriotic bond between Governor Oborevwori and Senator Okowa cannot be overemphasized,” he said.
Dr. Oghenesivbe noted that Governor Oborevwori is determined to advance Delta’s economic standing from its current position as the fourth-largest economy in Nigeria to the number one spot by the end of his administration in 2031.
“I urge all Deltans across political divides to join hands with the governor to take Delta to enviable heights via the ongoing implementation of the MORE agenda,” he concluded.
