A Socio cultural group, in Delta State, operating under the umbrella of Okpe Peoples Forum (OPF), has thrown its weight behind the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Governorship Candidate, in Delta Sate, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for the sub national elections scheduled to hold on Saturday 11th March, 2023.
The group also noted that Hon. Oborevwori, if elected, will lead Delta state as into rapid development.
The group in a statement signed by Igho Akeregha, President and Austin Azu, Public Relations Officer appealed to all Deltans for their understanding and support for Hon. Oborevwori during the governorship election in March.
The OPF noted that the People’s Democratic Party candidate possess the necessary capacity and experience to lead Delta state into a prosperous state having gone down in history as Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly for a two term of eight years and ensured stability in the affairs of the Assembly.
The Okpe group further noted that Rt. Hon. Oborevwori, as Speaker of the State House of Assembly, demonstrated uncommon managerial skills by promoting peace and cohesion thereby eliminating the usual rancour previously associated with the lawmakers.
The group reminded Deltans that the PDP candidate, is an Okpe, who are well known for their peaceful coexistence with other ethnic groups in the state and have supported candidates from every part of the state to be governor.
“While we do not hold that it is a matter of right for the Okpe to be supported as governor, we appeal to our fellow Deltans to give the Okpe a chance on Saturday in the interest of fairness, equity and justice,” the statement said.
The OPF said Rt. Hon. Oborevwori is a man who has spent all his life in the state and understands the peculiar needs of Deltans and therefore, will deliver quality governance across the three Senatorial districts.
