Former governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, has urged the Urhobo of Delta Central senatorial district to shelve the idea of seeking to govern the state now and allow Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, by extension Delta North senatorial district, to complete a second term bid and wait for 2023, when it would be their turn.

According to the state leader of the People Democratic Party (PDP), who spoke at Okowa’s campaign rally at Owa-Oyibu in Ika North East Council, said: “Watching from afar, after the flag-off of the governorship campaign at Oghara, I am here to thank the people of Ika nation, because Anioma supported my victorious bids to govern the state for two terms.

“I felt that having launched the campaign in my Oghara community and rounding it off here, I decided that I should be here. Even if the plate is yours, you will still have to wash it before usage. You have always supported PDP, this time, I urge you to do it tenfold, to make a statement, because our governor has done well and I am personally proud of him.”


Ibori recalled an instance to buttress his points thus: “When Okowa was commissioner for Agriculture and Water Resources, one of our leaders confided in me then that Okowa has sunk boreholes in almost every community across the state. He knows the terrain and knows how to spread dividends across the state.”

He further expressed appreciation to party members who contested but failed to make it, urging them to persevere and eschew any form of ill-feelings and work for the party’s victory by learning from Okowa, who made it after three attempts.

“I want to reiterate that I am an Urhobo man and I speak on behalf of the good people of Delta Central, that we will speak on March 2. We have done it before and we will do it again. The Urhobo of Delta Central will work for your second term, because one good turn deserves another. This is the turn of Anioma.

“All qualified Urhobo should step aside, let us give equity and unity the chance. Our people should begin to warm up for 2023,” he posited.

Okowa, on his part, expressed joy over the massive turnout of supporters and party faithful at the rally, saying: “I’m impressed and proud of you all. It is clear, from this massive turnout, anyone is talking about another party is a joker.

“Ensure that after here, get across to those who are yet to comply, bring them back to the fold. And please, remember that after voting for PDP on Election Day, stay behind to protect your votes and follow them to the collation centre.”

SOURCE: https://m.guardian.ng/news/urhobo-should-wait-till-2023-okowa-deserves-second-term-says-ibori/

Am afraid the Urhobos may want to deliver Ogboru now.


DELTANS LET'S MONITOR THE ELECTION HERE:

https://www.nairaland.com/5068735/delta-decides-governorship-house-assembly

But why a criminal decide their future over there?its shall never well with Jonathan that gave this man state pardon.

Why 2023? If we urhobos should wait, let us do so till 2048, by then Ijaws would have done 8 years, Isokos would have done 8 years, Kwales would have done 8 years.

Omo Agege actually spoiled the plan by Emerho. Emerho was clamouring for Delta North candidate but Omo agege was indirectly used by the state governor to bring Ogboru which is from Delta Central. Had it been a Delta North candidate was presented, Okowa should have been preparing his handover speech by now. Forget APC or PDP. Delta votes base on candidate.

Emedu:
Omo Agege actually spoiled the plan by Emerho. Emerho was clamouring for Delta North candidate but Omo agege was indirectly used by the state governor to bring Ogboru which is from Delta Central. Had it been a Delta North candidate was presented, Okowa should have been preparing his handover speech by now. Forget APC or PDP. Delta votes base on candidate.

Interesting

BuhariAdvocate:
But why a criminal decide their future over there?its shall never well with Jonathan that gave this man state pardon.

GEJ didn't pardon Ibori please ,check your facts. And if you understand Delta politics well, Ibori may not be far from it but would the people listen today?

Emedu:
Omo Agege actually spoiled the plan by Emerho. Emerho was clamouring for Delta North candidate but Omo agege was indirectly used by the state governor to bring Ogboru which is from Delta Central. Had it been a Delta North candidate was presented, Okowa should have been preparing his handover speech by now. Forget APC or PDP. Delta votes base on candidate.

and you know Ogboru is not a ' yeye' candidate. The only thing that can save PDP today is if Urhobos no play tribalism. period.

SS king makers has spoken.

Waka jejeli

Babacele:
and you know Ogboru is not a ' yeye' candidate. The only thing that can save PDP today is if Urhobos no play tribalism. period.

The average south south man does not know how to play tribalism because of kobo kobo. We too like money and refuse to see beyond the short term.

Emedu:
Omo Agege actually spoiled the plan by Emerho. Emerho was clamouring for Delta North candidate but Omo agege was indirectly used by the state governor to bring Ogboru which is from Delta Central. Had it been a Delta North candidate was presented, Okowa should have been preparing his handover speech by now. Forget APC or PDP. Delta votes base on candidate.

What's this one saying?

Playing the Tribal card again, Ibori knows he is becoming irrelevant in Urhobo land, he couldn't even deliver his LGA well for Oboro. Is it today that he (Ogboru) starts campaigning?, didn't Ogboru campaigned against Ibori (Election we all know how some people rigged), Didn't he campaigned against Uduaghan?, so why is it now that he is campaigning against Okowa that you want to bring this nonsense tribal card.

Ogboru is not even 100% urhobo, he is Half urhobo/Half Anioma, so what's this man talking about? His major fan base is in Abraka/Ukwuani/Ndowkwa.

You care about Equity and you guys rigged last presidential elections for Manager, even when it was obvious that it was time for the itsekiri's the produce the next Senator.

Let Deltans decide, Wishing Okowa and Ogboru the best.

The rigging in Delta is always massive in the riverine areas, who ever has the upper hand there is going to win the day.

Efewestern:
Playing the Tribal card again, Ibori knows he is becoming irrelevant in Urhobo land, he couldn't even deliver his LGA well for Oboro. Is it today that he (Ogboru) starts campaigning?, didn't Ogboru campaigned against Ibori (Election we all know how some people rigged), Didn't he campaigned against Uduaghan?, so why is it now that he is campaigning against Okowa that you want to bring this nonsense tribal card.

Ogboru is not even 100% urhobo, he is Half urhobo/Half Anioma, so what's this man talking about? His major fan base is in Abraka/Ukwuani/Ndowkwa.

You care about Equity and you guys rigged last presidential elections for Manager, even when it was obvious that it was time for the itsekiri's the produce the next Senator.

Let Deltans decide, Wishing Okowa and Ogboru the best.

my brother may God bless you.You just spoke my mind,why should James manager be representing Delta south since 2003 when you have other tribes in Delta south? Although,i am from Edo state,i hate tribal politics.If Deltans want ignore,so be it.

2023 is the Turn of Delta central, Uhrobos should wait

otokx:
Why 2023? If we urhobos should wait, let us do so till 2048, by then Ijaws would have done 8 years, Isokos would have done 8 years, Kwales would have done 8 years.

Do you know why Uduaghan lost!! Greed.. Manager pleaded with Uduaghan not to contest so that a Young Itsekiri man could take over but the Greedy man refused,

Jorussia:
my brother may God bless you.You just spoke my mind,why should James manager be representing Delta south since 2003 when you have other tribes in Delta south? Although,i am from Edo state,i hate tribal politics.If Deltans want ignore,so be it.

Jgovt:
Do you know why Uduaghan lost!! Greed.. Manager pleaded with Uduaghan not to contest so that a Young Itsekiri man could take over but the Greedy man refused,

Say it again

Jgovt:
Do you know why Uduaghan lost!! Greed.. Manager pleaded with Uduaghan not to contest so that a Young Itsekiri man could take over but the Greedy man refused,

why didn't PDP give the ticket to a young itsekiri man?

Jorussia:
why didn't PDP give the ticket to a young itsekiri man?

Bros you 3 much

otokx:


The average south south man does not know how to play tribalism because of kobo kobo. We too like money and refuse to see beyond the short term.

what a paradox but it is not always like that o. Okowa should have been in APC, if you understand.

otokx:


Bros you 3 much

my brother the guy's mention tire me o.if Na true him dey talk,PDP for just kukuma give the ticket to the supposed young itsekiri man,abi Na lie i dey talk?

Jorussia:
my brother the guy's mention tire me o.if Na true him dey talk,PDP for just kukuma give the ticket to the supposed young itsekiri man,abi Na lie i dey talk?

You are in order

APC bringing Ogboru is a masterstroke . In a fair and free election, he is the candidate to beat but a part of me just like Okowa.

Babacele:
APC bringing Ogboru is a masterstroke . In a fair and free election, he is the candidate to beat but a part of me just like Okowa.

Is Ogboru popular amongst the Ijaws? Will the Urhobos deliver on block voting?

Babacele:
what a paradox but it is not always like that o. Okowa should have been in APC, if you understand.

I don't understand o.

otokx:


Is Ogboru popular amongst the Ijaws? Will the Urhobos deliver on block voting?

He is a legend but have always been rigged out but now he has Fed might.

otokx:

I don't understand o.

slot matter

I think Okowa should run his 8 years. Let's stop being selfish abeg.

Let's stop this bad blood

All this zoning of a thing is the reason why, out leaders dont perform

Babacele:
and you know Ogboru is not a ' yeye' candidate. The only thing that can save PDP today is if Urhobos no play tribalism. period.

Yes Ogboru is not a yeye candidate but you know in politics everything matters. Is just like in Nigeria case, if PDP had brought southerner to compete with Buhari the margin would have been far more than this.

The plan was to bring Pat Utomi which is a good candidate and from Okowa region which is Delta North. But it was jettisoned by Omo agege and co.

Though just like everything matters in politics so everything is possible in politics

But I am seeing Okowa retaining his seat. mind U am not PDP.

Emedu:


Yes Ogboru is not a yeye candidate but you know in politics everything matters. Is just like in Nigeria case, if PDP had brought southerner to compete with Buhari the margin would have been far more than this.

The plan was to bring Pat Utomi which is a good candidate and from Okowa region which is Delta North. But it was jettisoned by Omo agege and co.

Though just like everything matters in politics so everything is possible in politics

But I am seeing Okowa retaining his seat. mind U am not PDP.

I understand bro.