Breaking News: Delta PDP Moves for Bye-Election as Governor Okowa, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi Others Play Major Role

Delta PDP Moves for Bye-Election as Governor Okowa, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi Others Play Major Role

The governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, 2023 Governorship Hopeful, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, and leadership of the People's Democratic Party on Tuesday stormed Irri Community, Isoko South Local Government Area in preparation for the bye-election on Saturday, September 11th, 2021

Kenneth Gbagi in hearth to heart discussion with his senior brother, Governor Okowa

The bye-election is organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill the vacuum created by the death of its member, Late Kenneth Ogba, in the Isoko South Constituency 1, Delta State House of Assembly.

The political gathering was part of the activity to hand over the party's flag to its bearer, Mr. Evivie Ovuakporie as the candidate of the party for the upcoming by-election.

L-R Chief Kenneth Gbagi, Sen. James Manager, Governor Okowa

Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, and the main governorship aspirant in the State come 2023, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi and others played the role of kingmakers for the great party in the coming House of Assembly election.

Chief Gbagi greets his friend, Political Associate Sen. James Manger

The event took place at Uro-Irri Primary school, where Gbagi also have a heart-to-heart discussion during the flag-off ceremony

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