Connect with us

NEWS

Isoko North Bye-Election: Ogbimi’s Victory Confirmation Of PDP’s Dominance In Delta – Okowa

Published

on





Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, says victory of Mr Jude Ogbimi in Saturday’s by-election for Isoko North constituency seat in the state’s House of Assembly, is “the confirmation of the will of the people and the PDP’s dominance in Delta”.

Okowa stated this in a congratulatory message to Ogbimi by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, on Sunday.

The governor, also congratulated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the outcome of the election in which its member, Ogbimi, according to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), scored 29,421 votes to defeat his main challenger, Mr Emmanuel Tabuko of All Progressives Congress (APC), who got 2,543 votes.

Advertisement

He stated that the people of Isoko North across the 13 Wards in the local government area through the ballots, spoke loudly and clearly of the choice of Ogbimi as their representative in the state’s parliament.

The governor, who led members of PDP in the Ward-to-Ward rally prior to the election, remarked that Isoko North people had once again proven their loyalty and commitment to PDP.

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate Jude Ogbimi on his victory in the Isoko North Constituency by-election.

Advertisement

“It is heart-warming to see him emerge as member-elect and I am grateful to the people of Isoko North for their immense support to our party.

“Let me also thank the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the security agencies, observers and other stakeholders for a successful election adjudged to be free, fair and credible.

“The most significant aspect of the election is the peace that characterised its outcome as Isoko North people went about the exercise peacefully in all the wards,” he said.

Advertisement
BUSINESS8 hours ago

Chinese Coy, N’Delta Interiors Unveil New Wall and Ceiling Cladding with PVC Board in Warri

FEATURED11 hours ago

All Set for Grand Inauguration of Newly Built NUJ Warri Correspondents Chapel’s Press Centre, on Fri.

ENTERTAINMENT21 hours ago

Police Escorts Risk Sanctions for Misconduct in Actress Angela Okorie’s Viral Street Jogging Video

FEATURED23 hours ago

Senato Nwoko Endorses Bill to Establish Drugs Rehabilitation Institute

COMMUNITY REPORT2 days ago

Delta Council Chair, Warri Resolves Protracted Boundary Dispute Between Emede and Olomoro (See Details)

OPINION2 days ago

THE NWOKO FACTOR, DOMINANT FORCE IN DELTA NORTH POLITICS

FEATURED2 days ago

PDP Heavyweights Meet INEC Leadership in Abuja

FEATURED2 days ago

Police Nabs Native Doctor with 2 Pump Action Guns in Delta

FEATURED2 days ago

Six Chinese to Spend One Year Each in Nigerian Prison for Cyber-terrorism, Internet Fraud in Lagos

COMMUNITY REPORT3 days ago

Isoko South Boss, Warri Flags off War against Illicit Drugs Abuse

FEATURED3 days ago

2027: Itsekiri Leaders, Stakeholders Unite, Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori for Second Term

social media
OPINION3 days ago

SENATOR NED NWOKO’S BLUEPRINT FOR A UNITED, PROGRESSIVE NIGERIA

OPINION3 days ago

2027: WHY THE URHOBO NATION MUST ROOT FOR A RANKING SENATOR

FEATURED3 days ago

Warri Ward Delineation Crisis: ISOPLOT Fires Back at INYA, Says ‘You’ve Lost Your Voice to Speak for Isoko Youths’

FEATURED4 days ago

How NDLEA Nabbed Make-up Artist Going to India for Fibroid Surgery with 2.20kg Cocaine at MMIA

Advertisement
Advertisement