By Fred Latimore
The Ukwani Rally held on January 27 at Ubiaroko, turned out to be a major boost for the Otega4governor Campaign Organisation, as first runner up during All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial primary, Chief Fidelis Tilije took a warm look at Olorogun Otega Emerhor, gave him a broad smile and hugged him to the admiration of thousands of party faithful, supporters, elders and leaders of the APC.
Chief Tilije who joined the campaign train with his numerous supporters told the huge crowd that the political battle line between him and his Principal, Olorogun Emerhor has been replaced with a clear cut understanding to work in harmony so as to dislodge the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) in the forthcoming general elections in the State.
The astute politician confirm to party faithful and supporters that all grey areas resulting from the party primary have been addressed and will now synergize with the gubernatorial candidate so as to earn the APC sweet victory in the State.
He disclosed that Emerhor demonstrated high level of maturity and political sagacity for ensuring that his bitterness did not last longer than expected, adding that his Principal possess the essential qualities of a proactive leader.
Chief Tilije regretted the sixteen years of massive corruption and misrule of the PDP which halted socio-economic and political wheel of progress of the state and urged Deltans to of a necessity free themselves from the long yoke of economic slavery.
He further asserted that Emerhor’s administration will ensure the restoration of economic prosperity, accountability and transparency to governance and public administration, adding that the past enviable records of the gubernatorial candidate in corporate governance attest to his pedigree as a role model and a super turn-around expert of international repute.
Olorogun Emerhor who was highly elated thanked Chief Tilije for his political wisdom and strength of character for deeming it necessary to join forces with him and their party to win the war against oppression, economic retrogression and acute corruption which hitherto bedeviled the state.
The APC gubernatorial candidate is optimistic that the wind of Change that is blowing across the length and breadth of Delta State will produce landslide victory for the party in the coming general elections, a development which will ultimately restore hope, prosperity and human dignity to all Deltans.
Party faithful and supporters sang political victory songs that provoked superlative dance steps for which Emerhor was adjudged the winner of the emergency dancing competition. It was indeed a happy moment for the APC Change Family in Delta State.
