The Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Mr Henry Ebireri on Thursday, reached out to top leaders of the state, urging them to support Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, saying, “he is forthright, honest and meek in attitude.”

In a statement issued in Asaba, Ebireri expressed optimism that Gov Okowa would win at the tribunal.

“Gov Ifeanyi Okowa is a role model and the best governor in Nigeria. He is a committed member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and also receptive to new ideas, which are needed in sustaining the Delta beyond oil initiative of the past administration,” he said.

He warned those working against Gov Okowa in the state, urging traditional rulers, politicians, women and youths to support the governor. “Rt. Hon Ovwigho Igbuya, has a cordial relationship with Gov Ifeanyi Okowa. Dr Okowa has vision, moral fortitude, zeal, leadership, commitment and love for all.

He enjoys the friendship of the leadership of the party and the confidence of the people and will definitely triumph at the tribunal” the statement said.

Ebireri who exuded confidence that Dr Okowa would defeat his opponents at the tribunal, lauded him for galvanising the people to self-development, energising the economy, raising the standard of living of the people through adequate inter-village communication, focusing on capacity-building institutions, increasing rural output and creating employment opportunities.

“Gov Ifeanyi Okowa is showing the necessary leadership by matching words with action through evolving workable development approaches, proper co-ordination and funding.”

Continuing, the statement, he said: “Delta State is witnessing consolidated and programmed development. Gov Okowa is running the affairs of the state successfully. In making appointments, he is also bent on taking the entire geography of the state into consideration, paying adequate attention to interests that will assist in the overall development of the state and spreading social and infrastructural amenities.

The statement also praised the honourable speaker for promoting the people’s welfare and taking the state to greater heights. “Hon Igbuya is an embodiment of progress, peace and prosperity in Sapele. He is providing the right leadership for the betterment of the people of the state, particularly Sapele. He is a stickler for hard work and excellence,” the statement added.