Irri Development Union Elects New Executive Amidst Jubilation ~ Truth Reporters

 

By Kelvin Ohoror 

Irri Development Union (IDU) in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, has elect new executive to run the affairs of the community for the next two years.

In a keenly contested election, the electoral committee chairman Mr. Ovetiri Felix declared Deacon Richard Othuke Edho who polls 76 votes as the President elect of the community while his closest rival Mr. Pius Okogba polls 46 votes and Mr. Eugene Ekee polls 9 votes of the accredited 131 votes.

Other elected officers are: Mr. Utoware Charles Akpotu - Secretary, Mrs. Onorukore Innocent - Chair-Lady, Mr. Odike Oghenero Apena - Town Planning,  Mr. Ewhobo Solomon Onokurefe - Financial Secretary,  Mr. Oghale Christian-  Treasurer, Mr. Eveve Frank Oghenejutome - Public Relations Officer, Mr. Biddulp Akpoghene - Provost amongst others.

Speaking to newsmen immediately after he was declared winner, the newly elected president of Irri Development Union Deacon Richard Othuke Edho told journalists that his election today is the divine work of God Almighty not by his power, assuring that he will bring everybody onboard to work for the overall interest and development of the community.

He added his administration will foster peace, unity, progress and security of the to accelerate development of the community.

He also enjoined those that lost during the contest at all levels of the election to join hands with him to build the community to the next level of development. He thanked the community for their support assuring them that he will never betray the trust and confidence they have on him.

Earlier on declaring the conference open the Odio-logbo of Irri Kingdom HRM Simon Wajutome Odhomo the Odiologbo of Irri Kingdom Igbogidi 1 admonished delegates, contestants and the electoral committee to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner to ensure the success of the election.

He stated, they should all endeavor to abide by the constitution of the community in all activities, noting that no one has the right to impose any candidate or contestant on the people no matter how highly placed including himself.

He urged all would be winners of the election to be committed to work for the interest of the community, warning that any elected persons who fails to perform his or her duties or found to have compromised would be removed before the end of the tenure in accordance with the constitution of the community.

Meanwhile, the outgoing President of the Irri Development Union Mr. John Ozareva Eweh in his address said that he came into office September 2023 with high hopes of new beginning, in spite all odds, his administration were able to keep the flag flying with some modest achievements that laid the foundation for a more stable and strong community.

The highlight of the election was jubilation in their entire Irri community for a successful conduct of the election that usher new executive to run the affairs of the community.