2023: DESOPADEC MD, Ogieh endorses Ukodhiko for Reps, says Isoko is one ~ Truth Reporters

 

...promises to deliver all PDP candidates 

By Ajiri-Oghene Oreh

The Managing Director, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, Bashorun Askia Ogieh has urged Isoko people to embrace love and think Isoko first in everything they do, assuring that, he supports the aspiration of Pst Jonathan Ukodhiko that would further unify Isoko. 

Ogieh made the pledge when he received the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representativess Candidate for Isoko Federal Constituency, Pst Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko who paid him a visit on Saturday. 

According to Askia, “nobody should deceive himself or herself, thinking that they would be able to make an inroad into Isoko nation because Isoko is fully PDP and PDP Is fully Isoko“

“Isoko is one and I remain a true party man. I’ll not and I’ll never leave our party, the PDP, I built for anyone. 

“The primary election has come and gone. It is now time for all hands to be on deck in delivering all candidates of our party “

The Udu of Isoko nation, Chief Ogieh advised, that, “my dear House of Representatives Candidate, you should continue to reach out to all stakeholders of our party, the PDP in Isoko in order to carry everyone along “

“I want to assure you here and now, that, I’m in support of you fully. Feel free to always come back to me for any assistance you need “

“Yes, I pledge to work round the clock for the overall victory for all the PDP candidates in the 2023 general elections, "

In his remark, Engr Jonathan Ukodhiko appreciated Chief Askia Ogieh for accepting in good faith the outcome of the party’s primary election.

He pledged to work with Chief Askia Ogieh and others in ensuring victory of the party’s in all elective positions, promising inclusiveness when elected into the Federal House of Representatives.

The former Delta State Energy Commissioner, Ukodhiko extolled Chief Askia Ogieh, saying “Sir, you have demonstrated what true leadership is all about”

“I must thank you for adopting me as a son, and I want to assure you i will always come back to you for advice, guidance and mentorship”

“I must pledge, i will work with you in unifying Isoko together for progress and development. 

“Also, I promise to meet and work with all stakeholders of our party in Isoko nation in ensuring our party wins all elective positions, 5/5 in next year elections”

Also speaking, pioneer Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Emmanuel Okoro, thanked Bashorun Askia Ogieh for his show of leadership and his commitment in working for the victory of the PDP in the 2023 General Elections 

Chairman, PDP, Isoko North Chapter, Prince Godwin Ogorugba and his Isoko South counterpart, Chief Godspower Obaro appreciated the DESOPADEC MD, Chief Askia Ogieh for always standing by the party as true party man.

They expressed confidence on his leadership, and described him as a team player, saying his capacity to deliver the party 5/5 in Isoko is not in doubt.

The Commissioner representing Isoko Ethnic nationality on the Governing Board of DESOPADEC, Dr Paul Oweh, Senior Special Assistant on Project Monitoring to Delta Governor, Hon Jaswill Asaba were amongst those in the meeting