GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION TRIBUNAL: DESOPADEC COMMISSIONER, PAUL BEBENIMIBO CONGRATULATES OKOWA

WARRI - THE Commissioner representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo congratulated the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on his victory at the Governorship Election Tribunal, calling on Deltans to support him.

Bebenimibo made the call during a chat with some journalists in Warri weekend while celebrating Okowa victory with supporters.

The Commissioner calls on the opposition to join forces with the Governor to move the State forward.

According to him, "We are happy that his Excellency won, we knew he won the elections free and fair but the opposition has a right to challenge it in Court, now that the Court has decided they should join hands with Okowa to move the stare forward.

"The State belongs to us all, we should not pull it down in pursuing personal goal. Development of the State is sacrosanct and a general duty.

"I call on party faithfuls to work hardier and in unison to actualize the agenda of the government as no stone should be left unturned in moving Delta smartly forward."

Bebenimibo also congratulated the Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro for the victory, saying it has confirmed the trust Deltans reposed on the Governor and his Deputy.

He expressed optimism that a united Deltans with committed citizens will fast track the Delta of our dreams.

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