By Daniel Atarhe
Hon Ben Igbakpa, who represents Ethiope Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives has said that the next Governor of Delta State must be someone who is intelligent and people-friendly.
Igbakpa said this when he played host to a delegation of Delta Central leaders of a political pressure group known as Team Augoye Delta (TAD) on Saturday in Sapele headquarters of Sapele Local Government Area.
The State Coordinator of TAD, Deacon Walter Augoye, who led the group on a consultative visit told the lawmaker that their visit was to intimate him of the 2023 governorship ambition of his friend and brother, Chief James Augoye, under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Deacon Augoye explained that though the group is not the official campaign organisation of Chief Augoye their little contribution will go a long way in achieving the 2023 governorship aspiration of the former Commissioner for Works
The group he noted recognises the political strength of Igbakpa adding that the lawmaker is a force to be reckoned with in the politics of Delta State.
Responding, Hon Igbakpa said the next Governor of Delta State must be someone who is intelligent and someone who is people-friendly.
He noted that though there are many aspirants in the race for Delta State governorship in 2023, only a few according to him have the credentials and carriage to become Governor.
“Looking at the current situation of our nation and the complexity of Delta as a State, the next Governor must be someone that is not just only intelligent but masses friendly.
“The next Governor of Delta State must have a proper understanding of the political mix of the State. However, I believe Chief James Augoye has the credentials and carriage to become the next governor of Delta State,” Igbakpa said.
The lawmaker commended members of TAD for their courage to come out openly to declare support for their aspirant stressing that the quality is very rare in politics, particularly when the coast is not clear on the direction to go yet.
He advised TAD to continue to garner support for Chief Augoye, adding that the pressure group is selling a sellable candidate.
