The Speaker, Delta
State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya, has debunked claims that Chief
Ighoyota Amori will contest for the State’s Chairmanship position of the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Henry Ebireri said the Speaker told journalists on Friday that contrary
to speculations, Chief Ighoyota Amori will not contest the state’s Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) chairmanship election.
“Senator Ighoyota
Amori is not contesting for the post of PDP chairman in Delta State. He is not
offering himself for the chairmanship election. Contesting as chairman will
mean taking a step backward. He is bigger than that. His mates are national
officers of the party. He should think about becoming a national officer of the
party. If he decides to contest, I will not support him” he said.
Igbuya who spoke in
Asaba also described as an act of mischief, media reports that he is planning
to run for the governorship position in 2023.
“I did not say I will be governor in 2023. I don’t have
the finance” he said.
He urged Deltans at home and abroad to treat the rumour
as baseless and false.
Igbuya praised Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his patience,
proper management of state funds and provision of meaningful developmental
projects across the state.
He said his blanket endorsement of the state governor
for the 2019 governorship election was in line with the principles of equity,
justice and fairness.
Preaching unity and peace in the state, Igbuya said Okowa should
be given the opportunity in 2019.
He called on Urhobo
leaders at home and abroad to close ranks and work in one accord to reposition
Delta Central for greater political relevance.
“I am fully committed
to the interest of the Urhobo nation” he added.
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