By Christopher Odamah/Florence Arue Evura
THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for Patani Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Mr. Lawrence Ebikefe Akpeti has promised to give his people effective representation if elected.
The House of Assembly aspirant who spoke to newsmen at the weekend in Patani, headquarters of Patani Local Government Area of Delta State, said his chances of winning the Patani seat in the State House of Assembly were very bright and urged the people to support his aspiration.
Mr. Akpeti who has been cleared to contest the election, stated that “I am the best man for Patani Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly as the light has come for positive change in Patani.”
“I am a grassroot politician and I know the pains of my people, and this is why I am seeking the mandate of my people to represent them as a lawmaker. I promise to give my people effective representation in the House. I cannot afford to fail my people; this is liberation time for my people,” he said.
According to him, if elected in the forth coming general election as a Lawmaker, he would move motions and bills that would impact on his people positively, adding that “I am contesting to make good laws for our people. I want our people to enjoy the dividends of democracy and if elected as a Lawmaker, I will attract development to the Patani Constituency.”
“My appeal at this time is that our people should vote wisely in order to send the right man to the House and I beat my chest to say that I am the man for the job. Let us do it right so that things will change for good for our people, mine is a call to service,” he added.
