₦airaland Forum

A maritime expert and Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant in Delta State, Mr. Peter Okocha, has declared that he would introduce the private-sector mentality into the business of governance.

He also promised to utilise the 13 per cent derivation fund to develop the oil-producing communities in Delta State.

A statement on Sunday by his Campaign Organisation said the business magnate made the promise at WADATA Plaza, National Secretariat PDP in Abuja, when he returned his Expression of Interest Form for the governorship race in Delta State.

He said, “It is my intention to introduce the private sector mentality into the business of governance. In fact, good corporate governance would be the driving force of my government. Civil servants must deliver efficient services and appropriately remunerated.

“Furthermore, if elected, I will use the 13 per cent derivation fund to develop the oil-producing areas of the state because the people in these areas suffer environmental degradation, untold health hazards as well as economic deprivation resulting from oil exploration activities.

“My government would be pan-Deltan. No part of the state would feel abandoned and I assuredly declare that it is my intention to build on the legacy of the present administration.”

Present at the event were leaders of various interest groups from Delta State among which were Delta State PDP Youth Solidarity Group, National Congress of Anioma Youths and the Delta State Multi-Ethnic Coalition

Source http://www.punchng.com/news/okocha-joins-delta-gov-race-promises-private-sector-approach/

I was hoping to see Jay Jay Okocha.

Which okocha

Peter Okocha that was the 2007 AC candidate. Anyway, I don't knw him other than what I read about him. But I knw that PDP does not mean well.

Sadiq Oil owner, (ex-)pal of former VP Atiku Abubakar and 2007 AC guber aspirant in Delta State.
Sadiq Oil were initial buyers of AP during the OBJ privatization era after Jimoh Ibrahim in the usual abracadabra; before Femi Otedola bigger abracadabra again

ukukaegbu:
I was hoping to see Jay Jay Okocha.

Exactly, You said my mind.

I have seen no less than 6 anioma candidates declare... they're going to declare themselves out of an opportunity

Ikengawo:
I have seen no less than 6 anioma candidates declare... they're going to declare themselves out of an opportunity

Uduaghan has promise the governorship to the aniomas so everyone is declaring. when are you going to declare and pick your form?
BTW I wonder who is Uduaghan choice candidate because that is who will get the PDP ticket

The Elumelu Family will take the mantle