B Nyerhovwo Oghenetejiri

Notable politicians of Delta Central extraction have hailed Rt. Hon. Monday Ovwigho Igbuya, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA) just as they described him as a man of honour, an achiever and a listening leader.

Hon. Monday Igbuya, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly.

The politicians who spoke in Ughelli South at the end of an emergency meeting applauded the cordial working relationship existing between the Legislative and Executive arms of governments, they praised him for focusing on major economic and social issues affecting the people of the state.

The leaders also praised Rt. Hon. Igbuya for promoting good governance, legislative autonomy and strengthening committee structures to enhance the capacity of members of the House.

The politicians under the aegis of Delta Central Politicians Forum (DCPF), an umbrella organization of politicians from different political parties in the senatorial district in a statement signed by Chief Oma Ojighoro, its spokesman commended Rt. Hon. Igbuya for building bridges of unity across ethnic and religious divides as well as giving purposeful leadership to the House of Assembly.

According to the group, “Rt. Hon. Igbuya is a pride to Delta State and Nigeria. He is a shining example of honesty, simplicity and humility”

The politicians, who are desirous of a prosperous and united Urhobo nation applauded Rt. Hon. Igbuya for his integrity and empowerment of the people in the state, adding, “Chief Igbuya is a brilliant strategist, an inspiring leader and a man of great political courage.

He is humble, gentle and genial to the core. He is also honest, generous and selfless. He has taken principled positions on a wide range of state issues. His leadership style has earned him the gratitude and admiration of many while his conviction and willingness to speak out with a clear voice make him the best Speaker in the history of the state.”

They thanked the Speaker for playing great roles in the development of the state, adding, “Mr. Speaker is doing a lot to encourage us.”

While eulogizing Rt. Igbuya for being above board in the discharge of his duties, the politicians advised him to disregard the antics of some politicians in the state and concentrate on his legislative jobs, adding, “Mr. Speaker is upholding the tenets of good governance.”