Notable personalities in Delta State, including
leaders of ethnic and youth groupings, political parties, former council
chairmen and past political appointees on Saturday commended the Delta State
House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya for bringing to the job a rare
verve and conviction.
“Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya will never violate the norms
of good governance, progressive leadership, integrity and credibility” the
leaders said.
At a meeting in Asaba, the leaders condemned those
insulting the intelligence of the people through misrepresentation.
“Mister
Speaker should not be a subject of undue attack but should be supported and
applauded in his quest to bring about economic and social development in Delta
State” they said.
In a statement issued after the meeting by the
Director of Communication, Delta Leaders Forum, Chief Michael Tuoyo, the
leaders praised the speaker and his colleagues for subjecting themselves to the
principles of morality and justice in the discharge of their duties.
“The Delta State House of Assembly is quite on
course. It is doing well and giving the necessary support and enabling
environment to the government of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa” the statement said.
The leaders, who also took a deep look at the
relationship between the executive and legislature in the state, commended the
maturity of the legislators.
“The
Legislature and the executive are partners in progress. There is no uneasiness
in the relationship. There is nothing like legislative arrogance,
self-misperception and megalomania. Mister Speaker is not hindering the
principles of separation of powers. He is charting a course that is people and
service oriented” the leaders said.
On the speaker’s integrity, the leaders said
“Politics to Rt. Hon Igbuya is not an avenue to make money or wield any
undeserving influence but a platform where lives can be changed drastically”.
They urged Deltans at home and abroad to reject all
anti-democratic agents.
“Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya is an achiever. He remains
unshaken in the noble objective to develop Delta State” the leaders added.
Similarly, the Managing Director of the Delta State
Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Mr. Williams Makinde
weekend condemned the peddling
of falsehood against the person and office of the Speaker, Rt. Hon Monday Igbuya
by Trend
FM, Sahara Reporters and others.
“The story demonstrates
crass ignorance of the writers to the law establishing the commission and the
robust working relationship with the Hon. Monday Igbuya led Delta State House
of Assembly” he said.
Equally, the commissioner representing Sapele, Okpe and Uvwie on
the board of DESOPADEC, Mr. Jonathan Amitaye urged journalists and politicians
to depart from the politics of hatred, mudslinging and character assassination
for selfish reasons.
He also urged those who will never see anything good
in the Speaker in spite of his rare qualities and uncommon zeal in the issues
of development to channel their energies towards meaningful activities.
Why
Sapele people rejected APC
Politicians and political office holders in Sapele on
Wednesday warned All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the April 11,
2015 House of Assembly Election in Sapele Constituency, Chief Felix Anirah
against provocative statements.
Rising from a meeting in Elume, the leaders accused
Anirah of engaging in a fruitless campaign against Delta State House of
Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya.
Reminding the people to be careful of power-hungry politicians
and those working against the interest of the constituency, the leaders praised
Igbuya for injecting best practice into government and translating the actual
wants of the people into the vision and mission of the Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa led
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government,
“Igbuya is devoting his energies and resources to
solving problems in Delta State. He is working so hard to make life meaningful for
the good people of Sapele” the leaders said in a statement signed by the
Chairman of Politicians and Political Office Holders in Sapele (PPOHIS), Mr.
Oghene -Ochuko Abeke.
The leaders, who dismissed Anirah as somebody not on
ground at home, described his views as a display of outright malice and envy
against Igbuya.
“If the election is repeated tomorrow, Anirah would
get fewer votes than what he got in the April 11 election”
They noted that there was no basis for Out-of-Court
Settlement.
“The outcome of the two judgments only reflected the
resounding victory of Igbuya at the polls. There was a little hope around Anirah’s
candidacy. Indeed, he was rejected by the people because of his abysmal
performance as chairman of Sapele Local Government” the statement said.
“Igbuya met more voters, knocked on more doors
and campaigned harder. The people voted for Igbuya. He is doing well as Speaker
of the Sixth Assembly” the leaders said.The leaders advised the speaker to disregard the recent criticism of him by Anirah.
“Felix Anirah is a clueless, reckless and feckless
politician”.
Stressing that Anirah and his associates do not mean
well for Sapele Constituency, the leaders urged Igbuya to keep up the good
works.
“Sapele people
at home and abroad must condemn the evil machinations of Anirah, his highly
contagious anointing to lie and the satanic grace to mislead the people”.
The leaders also thanked the people for the
confidence reposed on Igbuya.
“We thank the good and peace loving people of Sapele
who have refused to be hoodwinked by the tissues of lies and propaganda being
woven and dished out by Anirah” the statement said.
They also enjoined Deltans to join hands with
Governor Okowa to strengthen the pillars of good governance.
Delta
Speaker lists achievements
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt.
Hon Monday Igbuya on Thursday reminisced on the first seven months of the Sixth
Assembly, describing it as “wonderful”
Igbuya in a New Year message to Deltans at home and
abroad said that the period would remain evergreen in his memory.
He listed the Delta State Capital Territory
Development Agency Law, 2015, Delta State Technical and Vocational Education
Board Law, 2015, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Law, 2015, Delta
State Appropriation (Amendment) Law, 2015 and the Delta State Contributory
Health Commission Law, 2015 as major achievements of the Sixth Legislative
Assembly.
Igbuya,
who described the performance of his colleagues for the first seven months as
impressive, vowed to introduce more growth and
reforms in the state.
He
urged his colleagues to set new goals to quicken the pace of development in the
state.
“I
am committed to deepening legislative measures that will support government’s
effort at guaranteeing peace, welfare and security of Deltans.
Igbuya did not fail in telling the executive branch
of the government on how to make progress.
Indeed, he said Nigeria could no longer depend on oil
and gas based economy.
“To
grow our way to a higher standard of living in 2016, we must diversify the
country’s economy. We must think of new revenue sources”.
He pledged to work with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to
improve the lots of the people of the state.
‘Happiness of the people is the foremost
objective of the current administration. The state is taking giant steps
forward. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is leading by building consensus on all issues” he said.
He said the state would be stronger, united and
prosperous in 2016.
“2016
is our year of hope and great expectations”
He commended the people for their commitment to
democracy and their desire for positive change in the state.
“Whatever
political or personal differences we may have, the love for the state should be
a shared focus, enough for us to work hand-in-hand for its continued
development" he said.
He also urged Nigerians to remain peaceful
and united.
Ending
the message, he said “I thank God for His bountiful blessings for Delta State. I wish all Deltans a
happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year”
EBIRERI HENRY
OVIE
CHIEF PRESS
SECRETARY TO THE SPEAKER
DELTA STATE HOUSE
OF ASSEMBLY
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