Rally grassroot support for Gov. Oborevwori, Ukodhiko urges Isoko Councillors ~ Truth Reporters

 

Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, has called on the councilors in the Constituency to key into the M.O.R.E Agenda of the State Government by rallying grassroots support for Governor Sherrif Oborevwori.

The House of Representatives member, stated that, the MORE Agenda of the Oborevwori’s administration is aimed at advancing the State and see to the empowerment of the people. 

Hon. Ukodhiko made the call on Saturday, while playing host to the elected councilors at his Erawha-Owhe country home in Isoko North Local Governmentt Area of Delta State. 

While thanking the councilors for the support given to the two Local Government Council Chairmen and all the leaders of the LGAs, Hon. Ukodhiko said, the meeting afforded them the opportunity to rub minds together as legislators for the peace and progress of Isoko-nation. 

He remarked, the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Isoko reposed much confidence on the councilors of the Wards, to hold the grassroots for the progress of the party. 

Hon. Ukodhiko enjoined the councilors to always promote the interest of the party and the Governor in their respective Wards, saying, “we must put our interests aside and together work for the unity of Isoko, starting from the Wards you represent. Work with all leaders of your Wards for sustainable peace and unity. 

“For it is only when we are united as a people that we can turn out massive votes for the Governor and other candidates of our great party, the PDP. Unity is both key and important.” He added. 

The National Assembly member noted that, the State Governor has done a lot in Isoko and Delta in general within the short time, through his developmental projects and programmes which has endeared him to the people. 

“With what the Governor is doing in Isoko and Delta at large, we must put in the work and also, make the necessary sacrifices to help him to put Isoko together and turn out the votes for his victory comes 2027. 

He noted that, “projects worth billions of Naira are sighted here in Isoko within a short time. We must not forget also the Governor is our own in  Isoko and also, he married our Isoko sister and daughter, Deaconess Tobore, who is the First Lady of Delta State. 

“The Governor has done a lot of things that in Isoko that are too numerous to count. He gave us the College of Health Technology at Ovrode, the College of Health Sciences at the Southern Delta University, Ozoro, and the completion of the first  phase of the Emevor-Orogun Road, and he has approved the contract for the second phase of the road. 

“There are several multi-billion Naire projects including the Isoko section of the Ughelli-Asaba Expressway, reconstruction of the Isoko Ring Road from Ellu, Ovrode, Ofagbe, Orie-Irri, Uro-Irri and Ada-Irri, the construction of the Olomoro-Igbide Road,the Coustructiin of Uzere Asaba Ase Road and bridges among others connecting the various communities in Isoko-nation . 

“The only aspiration that is very important to us and why we must work hard in our capacities as councilors and legislators, the only agenda and aspirations should be to return of the Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori comes 2027. 

“As councilors you should key into the Governor’s MORE Agenda. And, returning the Governor for a second term is the best way to reciprocate his good gesture in turning around the fortunes of the State.” Hon. Ukodhiko stated. 

The Leader of the Isoko North Legislative Arm, Hon Pascal Emeluaha and his Isoko South counterpart, Hon. Bright Olokor responding, thanked Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko for calling the meeting. 

They, on behalf of the councilors appreciated the Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Ukodhiko for his financial assistance and political support, particularly the purchase of nomination forms for all the councilors. 

The leaders and members of both Legislative Arms pledged to continue supporting the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori in implementing his M.O.R.E Agenda at the Ward levels and support his return as Governor to continue the good work he is doing in Isoko and Delta State at large. 

The Highpoint of the meeting was the presentations of portraits to the House of Representatives member, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko in appreciation of his continued support to the Councilors and commitment to the peace and progress of Isoko nation.