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Former Delta State governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, Wednesday, blessed the government of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and pray that God would “sharpen his vision” to govern the state towards greater glory” beyond 2019.
Ibori made the remarks during the maiden products exhibition and business fair of the state’s Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) and Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP) held at the Cenotaph, Asaba, the Delta State capital.
Ibori said he would not mince words about his endorsement of Okowa for a second term in office as Delta State governor.
Ibori, who erased all doubts when he ascended the podium to a thunderous ovation and shouts of “Ibori! The Odidigborigbo (Big Masquerade) of Africa”, and promptly said he was not only praying for but also supporting Okowa for eight years in office.
Speaking directly to Okowa, Ibori said: “I am pleased that you have invited me and my duty is to pray for you. The day Deltans voted for you, they did so with the confidence that you will deliver, and you are delivering.”
Describing himself as one of Okowa’s subjects, Ibori added: “I am a Deltan and I do have a voice on matters that border on the peace and progress of Delta State.
“I may be watching from the sidelines, but I want to say again that you (Okowa) are doing well. At the end of your eight-year tenure, Delta State will be better for it. Your Excellency, we are solidly behind you.”
Ibori made the remarks during the maiden products exhibition and business fair of the state’s Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) and Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP) held at the Cenotaph, Asaba, the Delta State capital.
Ibori said he would not mince words about his endorsement of Okowa for a second term in office as Delta State governor.
Ibori, who erased all doubts when he ascended the podium to a thunderous ovation and shouts of “Ibori! The Odidigborigbo (Big Masquerade) of Africa”, and promptly said he was not only praying for but also supporting Okowa for eight years in office.
Speaking directly to Okowa, Ibori said: “I am pleased that you have invited me and my duty is to pray for you. The day Deltans voted for you, they did so with the confidence that you will deliver, and you are delivering.”
Describing himself as one of Okowa’s subjects, Ibori added: “I am a Deltan and I do have a voice on matters that border on the peace and progress of Delta State.
“I may be watching from the sidelines, but I want to say again that you (Okowa) are doing well. At the end of your eight-year tenure, Delta State will be better for it. Your Excellency, we are solidly behind you.”