Prominent politicians from Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State have commended the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) for living up to expectation during the July 13 local government elections.
Speaking to newsmen at Onicha-Uku, the immediate past minority leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu who voted at Kanidinma Primary School, Onicha-Uku, under Ward 1, said the turnout of voters for the election was impressive.
He acknowledged the enormous role of DSIEC in ensuring voter education and “of course, the proactive arrangement for security.”
Elumelu attributed the impressive turnout to the character, capacity and competence of the PDP chairmanship candidate, Hon. Emma Chinye, who he said was massively supported by all leaders in the area.
According to him “this is the first time that all the leaders are coming together and speaking in one voice. It clearly shows that he is a man that has capacity and a man ready to pilot the affairs of the council. “I must also commend my people for their resilient commitment to the PDP in line with our leadership disposition and style. For this election, I had no doubt they will deliver in favour of the PDP”, Elumelu posited.
Also speaking at Issele-Uku, the Majority Leader of Delta State House of Assembly and Member representing Aniocha North Constituency, Hon. (Engr.) Emeka Nwaobi said DSIEC performed satisfactorily, noting that there was no opposition as far as PDP is concerned. He affirmed that it was not possible for any other party to win in the election, because while PDP was campaigning vigorously, they were busy finding fault with the election. He, therefore scored DSIEC highly on account of conducting the LG election as scheduled in the guidelines, while also ensuring that the security of the candidates and voters was well taken care of.
Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza who voted at Nkeze Primary School, Idumuje-Ugboko was in high spirits, confident of victory for the PDP.
He said, “the election was peaceful and very credible. As at 6:30am, all eligible voters had come out in anticipation of the election. Thank God DSIEC came early too. This is also to thank the Governor for the MORE Agenda performances so far.
“Once again, I commend DSIEC for a good job. The process is seamless and nobody can fault it because of the level of transparency”, Osuoza explained.
Equally, the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Daniel Odinigwe Odigie appreciated the people of Obomkpa for their peaceful nature and by extension, Aniocha North people for supporting PDP massively so as to continue to govern Delta across all levels of governance. Also, veteran politician and “Mother of Government”, Chief Nkem Okwuofu ascribed the victory to hard work by the PDP.
Additionally, she scored DSIEC highly for conducting an election that has been rated by all and sundry as peaceful in all ramifications.
Meanwhile, the chairmanship candidate of the PDP, Hon. Emma Chinye expressed confidence in DSIEC.
He appreciated the people of Aniocha North for choosing him to administer the council, promising he would not disappoint them when he eventually emerges as the chairman.
Also, the political Leader of Issele-Mkpitime, former majority leader of Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Krees Njiokwuemeni lauded DSIEC for appreciable conduct and his people for coming out enmasse to vote in the election, saying the turnout was due to vigorous campaign by the PDP.
Equally, the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Dr Daniel Odinigwe Odigie appreciated DSIEC and the people of Obomkpa for their peaceful nature, and by extension Aniocha North people for supporting PDP massively to continue to govern Delta across all levels of Government.
Another vibrant youth and State Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer, Comrade Ifeanyi Egwunyenga acknowledged the tasking function of DSIEC and how they exceeded the expectation of the people by raising the bar in the conduct of the latest Local Government election.
Also at Martin Primary School, Issele-uku voting centre, the Director General of the PDP campaign organization in Aniocha North and former Council Chairman, Hon. Jaunty Okwudi said PDP campaigned with all seriousness and deserved the victory that they expected
