The African Democratic Congress has rallied its candidates to work towards a resounding victory in the upcoming local government election in July 2024.
The party’s leadership, including Dr. Chukwuka Monye, Engr. Okolie C. Austine, and Hon. Chief Dr. Kenneth Chibogwu Gbandi, emphasized the significance of the election as a test of Governor Oborevwori’s political integrity, according to the Independent.
During a strategic meeting at the party’s secretariat, the leaders urged the candidates to engage with their communities, wards, and polling units to secure victory.
They also called on the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission to ensure a neutral and fair electoral process.
The meeting was attended by party officials and candidates, including Mr. Okpah Steven Okolie, Mr. Abia Okamadu, and Comrade Randy Ugbejie. With a united front, the ADC is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming election.
He said: “The only genuine, renewed hope in Delta State is now ADC. Also, we call on the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) on the need to remain neutral and allow the will of the people to prevail.
“Anything short of that will not be tolerated. We also, Charged the candidates to work for their victories by ensuring that they win the election.
“Every candidates of ADC should not be intimidated of electoral manipulation rather they should work hard to win the election at the polling units for everyone to see they won and leave the rest”.
ADC Deputy National Chairman & Party’s Former 2023 Delta North Senatorial Candidate, Hon. Chief Dr. Kenneth Gbandi, has assured the candidates of the both ADC State & National party leaders maximum support as he Charged candidates on the need to double their efforts towards reaching out to the electorates in their various localities.
He said: “The only deciding factor in the election is the electorates. We call on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to play his fatherly role as the father of the State in ensuring that free, fair and Credible LGA Election is guaranteed as all eyes are now on him as a litmus test”.
Finally, ADC Delta State Chairman, Engr Okolie Chukwuekwu Austine, who doubles as the Delta State Treasurer, Inter-party Advisory Council (IPAC), has also assured the candidates that their victory will be secured.
“The only thing we expect from the candidates is to win the election and that is all”.
