BY EUNICE EMEYAZIA
The lawmaker representing Delta South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Mr James Manager, has visited PDP delegates in Oshimili North, Aniocha North and Aniocha South Local Government Area, to formally inform them of his intention to contest the gubernatorial seat of Delta State in 2023.
The PDP Secretariats in Akwukwu Igbo Oshimili North, Issele-Uku in Aniocha North and Ogwashi uku in Aniocha South was a beehive of activity as the people warmly received Senator James Manager and his team.
Addressing the delegates, Senator Manager said he would give priority to Rural Transformation, Urban Renewal, Agricultural Development, Healthcare delivery, Peace and Security.
He said he had the experience to govern the state, adding that giving him the opportunity to fly the party’s flag in the coming Governorship election, would represent fairness hope and justice, in the party.
Senator Manager said Governor Ifeanyi Okowa had done well, and promised to continue from where the Governor would stop to do the State proud.
The Director General of the Senator Manager for Governor 2023 Campaign Train, Engineer Emmanuel Eboh described Senator Manager as a detribalised Deltan who had been tested and trusted in the positions he occupied.
The PDP Chairmen in Oshimili North, Hon. Nduka Isagba, Aniocha North, Hon. Charles Ochei and Vice Chairman Aniocha South, Hon. Felix Nwaokolo wished them well in their endeavors.
Senator James Manager was accompanied on the visit by his supporters across the ethnic divides, including the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Renewable Energy, Newworld Safugha.
Meanwhile, Senator Manager was at the residence of the PDP party Chairman in Aniocha South, Mr Okwufulueze to condole with him on the death of his wife, Ngozi, who died Thursday night after a protracted illness.
A minute silence was observed in her honour at the PDP Secretariat in Aniocha South during the Senator’s visit to delegates.
#Eunice Emeyazia reports
