Hon Sheriff Oborevwori
Prominent
Urhobo leaders on Sunday spoke about the need for new leadership in
the Delta State House of Assembly, describing the current Speaker,
Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, as a polarizing figure, a lame duck and weak
communicator.
"Let
us do what is good for the collective interests of the Urhobo
Nation."
At
the presentation of Urhobo position on the Speakership in Sapele, the
leaders praised Chief James Ibori, Chief Ighoyota Amori, Chief
Kingsley Esiso and other People's Democratic Party (PDP) leaders in
Delta Central for contributing greatly towards the party's electoral
fortune in the just concluded elections.
"We
believe that it ought to be possible for the next Speaker to come
from Ethiope Federal Constituency” the intelligent and
sophisticated leaders of Delta Central said.
Gathering
under the auspices of Urhobo National Forum (UNF), the leaders urged
the members of the assembly to vote against the current presiding
officer of the House in June.
"The
current presiding officer of the House cannot aspire to be speaker
for another term and neither will any Sapele, Okpe and Uvwie man
aspire for the seat immediately after Oborevwori. It will be the turn
of the good people of Ethiope Federal Constituency” the leaders
stated.
Chairman
of UNF, Chief Matthew Odiete said the meeting
unanimously approved the member representing Ethiope West as the next
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly.
"We
want someone that can navigate the House rules governing votes and
floor debates and create a policy and political strategy for the
ruling party. We want someone that can reposition the Delta State
House of Assembly as a credible arm of government."
The
leaders also made case for a female speaker.
"The
Ethiope West representative has the right resume and what Oborevwori
critics are looking for. She will restore public confidence in the
Delta State House of Assembly."
They
described the member representing Ethiope West as a legislative
tactician.
"The
Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation has the political skills,
policy grasp and work ethic to manage the Delta State House of
Assembly. She knows how money gets appropriated and to to get things
done."
They
spoke highly of her competency and the need for her to take the
gavel.
"The
Ethiope West representative has not only become a pride for us in
Urhobo land but a model for the entire black race and a leader whom
the people are watching out for as the Governor of Delta State in the
future."
The
leaders argued that if the likes of the current Speaker were the only
qualified people to lead the Delta State House of Assembly, then
Delta State should not nurse any hope of moving from its present
stage of development.”
"How
do we improve the living conditions of our people through
legislation? How do we ensure that the infrastructure that will
enable the people have gainful employment is provided? How do we
ensure that proper health care is provided for our people? How do we
ensure that our children go to school? How do we ensure that they
have roofs over their heads? How do we ensure that there is food on
the table for the average Deltan? The member representing
Ethiope West knows the needs of the members and the state."
The
leaders said they had designed strategies for the Ethiope West
lawmaker to become speaker in June.
"The
Ethiope West representative will stay faithful to the call and
responsibilities. We expect robust relationship with Governor Ifeanyi
Okowa. She will never violate due process “the leaders added.
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