Delta State
Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has appointed the immediate past Chairman of
the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Chief Edwin Uzor and his
Deputy, Hon. Emmanuel Ighomena as Special Advisers with a call on political
office holders to adjust to economic realities of the country.
Speaking at the
swearing-in of the Special Advisers yesterday (Monday, 05 September 2016) in
Asaba, Governor Okowa observed that with the current economic situation of the
country where the masses are in pains, political office holders should also,
adjust their style of living as “it is no longer business as usual.”
“At challenging
times such as this, all political office holders should know that they should
bear the pains; there is grumbling among the political appointees and among
those holding elected positions and it shows that some of them don’t know the
economic situation of the country,” the governor said, adding, “as politicians
holding positions, we need to submit ourselves to some levels of pains, we have
to make sacrifices, we cannot afford to live large when the people are in
pains, we cannot afford to live large when the economy is in recession.”
He continued, “the
allocation from the federation accounts to Delta State is less than 50 per cent
of what is required to pay salaries, but, we should not despair, we should be
strong and give our people hope because, in a few months time, we will come out
of this situation, stronger.”
The governor
disclosed that appointing Chief Uzor and Hon. Ighomena as Special Advisers had
become necessary as Chief Emmanuel Ogidi and Barr. Kingsley Esiso resigned
their positions as Special Advisers to enable them contest for different positions
in the party which they emerged victorious,
While
congratulating the duo, the governor specifically, charged them to look beyond
party affairs in carrying out their duties, reiterating, “your duty is to all
Deltans and your advise will no longer be restricted to advancing the PDP but,
to Deltans as a whole.”
Responding on
behalf of his colleague, Chief Uzor, assured Governor Okowa and the people of
Delta State of their loyalty and commitment to ensuring prosperity for all
Deltans.
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