OKOWA'S VICTORY: DELTA DEPUTY GOVERNOR SHOWS APPRECIATION

From Bulou Kosin

Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Deputy Governor of Delta State says he appreciates all Deltans for re-electing the Ifeanyi Okowa/Kingsley Otuaro gubernatorial ticket, stressing however that the people of Warri South-West LGA, made him proud.

Otuaro spoke at his Warri residence where he hosted a Thanksgiving/Victory party organised by PDP stakeholders in Warri South-West LGA led by Itsekiri-born Mr Blexon Omadoye and Chief Sunday Izoukumor, Commissioner representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in DESOPADEC who served as Chairman and Secretary respectively of the Organising Commitee.

Otuaro, who appreciated God Almighty, royal fathers and the clergy for their time in prayers, for peace in the election, said: "it turned out to be the most peaceful election in the history of Warri South-West LGA".

"I want to particularly appreciate both the Ijaw and Itsekiri for coming together as one indivisible entity and for heeding our call to come out en masse despite fears of harassment by the military who turned out to be very professional in their conduct", Otuaro said.

"The result of our collective efforts is that the people of Warri South-West LGA gave over 130,000 votes, the highest by a LGA in the state, in re-electing the Okowa/Otuaro gubernatorial ticket. I thank my dear wife, Dr (Engr.) Deaconess Ebierin Otuaro, FNSE, for being always beside me. Thank you, my good Ijaw and Itsekiri people of Warri South-West LGA, for making me proud with your massive votes".

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