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Ijaws Endorse Okowa For Second Term
The Ijaws in Delta State have endorsed Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for second term as Governor of Delta State saying that the governor has done a lot for the Ijaw nation.
Delta Ijaw Political Assembly (DIPA) led by its National President, Chief Julius Government also observed that Governor Okowa was passionate about the development of Ijaw land with an unprecedented record of providing infrastructure in Ijaw land.
The group made the endorsement yesterday in Asaba during a courtesy call on the governor.
According to him, “we formed this body to assist in seeing that you are returned for second term, we are solidly behind you, we will do everything within our powers to ensure your victory in 2019.”
“We will partner with you to sustain the peace and security in Ijaw land, you have done a lot for our people, provided roads and other infrastructure, you have given a lot of appointments to Ijaw sons and daughters,” Chief Government said, adding, “as a group, we have come to pledge loyalty, partnership and we say congratulations. Be rest assured that we will do whatever that will make you succeed in the 2019 elections.”