Umuakpo Hosts PDP Faithfuls, Lauds Oborevwori’s Devt Strides In Delta
The Executive Assistant to the Governor on Education Monitoring, Comrade Umuakpo Ovie, Sunday, played host to members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) from the Aradhe/Ellu/Ovrode Ward in Isoko North Local Government Area.
The event, held to appreciate party faithfuls for their steadfast support, also served as a platform to commend Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his leadership and contributions to the development of the community.
Speaking during the gathering, Comr. Umuakpo expressed deep gratitude to Governor Oborevwori for appointing him and other sons and daughters of the ward into key positions within the state government.
He also lauded the Governor’s establishment of the College of Health Technology in Ovrode and the recent upgrade of the University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, to a full-fledged Southern Delta University capable of offering a wide range of academic programs.
Highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure development, Umuakpo appealed to the Governor to prioritize the construction of the long-abandoned Edhegbu Road.
He explained that the road was a critical part of his campaign promise to the people during the last election, emphasizing its importance to the community’s growth and accessibility.
He further thanked the people of the ward for their continued belief in him and their unwavering loyalty to the PDP, urging them to remain committed to the party’s success and to the re-election of Governor Oborevwori in 2027.
Several speakers at the event also praised the Governor for his inclusive governance and the appointments of Comrade Umuakpo and others across the Isoko Nation.
They described the Governor’s leadership as visionary and people-oriented.
Dignitaries present at the event included the Leader of the Isoko North Legislative Arm, Hon. Pascal Emeluaha; Hon. Olualogbo Uzezi, Councillor for Ellu Ward; PDP women leaders Chief Enifome Ethe and Mrs. Ibru; Mrs. Evelyn Omojefe, PDP Assistant Secretary, Isoko North; Comr. Erero Oloku, SA to the Isoko North Chairman; Hon. Isaiah Ogunye, Supervisory Councillor for Finance, Isoko North; Hon. Alebe Joshua, Supervisory Councillor for Environment; Comr. Okah Akpotha, Project Manager, Standard Property Ltd; Comr. Akpodhoma Michael, SA Media to the Isoko South Chairman; Hon. Olori Fred, immediate past Councillor, Aradhe/Ovrode Ward; Comr. Lucky Ferife, PDP Secretary, Ellu Ward; Hon. Anthony Ogoje, immediate past Councillor, Ellu Ward; and Comr. Egurefa Uloho Paul.
The event was marked by enthusiasm and reaffirmed the ward’s continued commitment to the PDP-led administration.
