By Fidel Njamanze
Politicians and political office holders in Sapele on Wednesday warned All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the April 11, 2015 House of Assembly Election in Sapele Constituency, Chief Felix Anirah against provocative statements.
Rising from a meeting in Elume, the leaders accused Anirah of engaging in a fruitless campaign against Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Monday Igbuya.
Reminding the people to be careful of power-hungry politicians and those working against the interest of the constituency, the leaders praised Igbuya for injecting best practice into government and translating the actual wants of the people into the vision and mission of the Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government.
“Igbuya is devoting his energies and resources to solving problems in Delta State. He is working so hard to make life meaningful to the good people of Sapele” the leaders said in a statement signed by the Chairman of Politicians and Political Office Holders in Sapele (PPOHIS), Mr. Oghene -Ochuko Abeke.
The leaders, who dismissed Anirah as somebody not on ground at home, described his views as a display of outright malice and envy against Igbuya.
“If the election is repeated tomorrow, Anirah would get fewer votes than what he got in the April 11 election.”
They noted that there was no basis for Out-of-Court Settlement.
“The outcome of the two judgments only reflected the resounding victory of Igbuya at the polls.
There was a little hope around Anirah’s candidacy. Indeed, he was rejected by the people because of his abysmal performance as chairman of Sapele Local Government” the statement said.
“Igbuya met more voters, knocked on more doors and campaigned harder. The people voted for Igbuya. He is doing well as Speaker of the Sixth Assembly” the leaders said.
Stressing that Anirah and his associates do not mean well for Sapele Constituency, the leaders urged Igbuya to keep up the good works.
The leaders also thanked the people for the confidence reposed on Igbuya.
“We thank the good and peace loving people of Sapele who have refused to be hoodwinked by the tissues of lies and propaganda being woven and dished out by Anirah” the statement said.
They also enjoined Deltans to join hands with Governor Okowa to strengthen the pillars of good governance
