Sponsored post. "Great things, they say, come in small and unheralded packages."
The
case of Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, outgoing Senator representing Delta North
senatorial district and governorship candidate of the People's
Democratic Party for Delta State is aptly described by the cliched
saying. Often
underrated, his leadership qualities and ability to rally the troops do not get
much attention, as are his qualifications as a true democrat.
He has been commissioner, then secretary to the state government
as well as Senator in what remains one of the most distinguished political
career trajectories across Nigeria.
And he has the educational qualifications too. A graduate
of the University of Ibadan, he studied Medicine and Surgery and went
on to become a successful medical practitioner for over two decades.
When the 55-year old man who began his political career in
1991, he probably had no idea how far he would go but his astute
leadership qualities have kept him going till now.
As he flies the flag of the sinking PDP this weekend in the
oil-rich Delta state, many may have been speculating on the perceived failure
of his ambition. This is coming in the wake of the (former) ruling party’s
loss at the just concluded presidential elections. Considering that before
the supposed setback he was well on his way to record a landslide victory
within the state, doubts have begun to set in for many of his supporters. But
here’s why Okowa will triumph on Saturday.
The All Progressives Congress’ national hierarchy may have
stepped in to shore up the confidence and strategies for its candidate in the
state, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor but the momentum is still with Okowa.
First and foremost, the Urhobos (Delta Central), the majority
ethnic group in the state and the largest voting bloc will definitely split
their votes between the three major contenders - Okowa, Emerhor and serial
contender, Great Ogboru of the Labour Party. Add this to the votes Okowa will
garner from across the other two senatorial districts by virtue of his being
the only candidate from the Delta North and his running mate being an Ijaw from
the Delta South senatorial district.
Then again, the PDP has performed creditably in Delta state in
the areas of infrastructure, welfare, sports, power and more. It will therefore
come as no surprise when they vote en masse for the party’s candidate.
Also, Deltans are known to be peace-loving people and will vote
for equality according to the gentleman’s zoning agreement that has been in
place since 1999. James Ibori from Delta Central was governor after Felix Ibru
in the 90s, also from the same zone. Next was Emmanuel Uduaghan from Delta
South and the party graciously zoned the position to the Delta North zone which
has produced an outstanding candidate in Senator Okowa.
Apart from being an easygoing statesman with an amiable
personality, he has proved time and time again that he is the best person
for the job in several capacities as a bridge builder and unifier,
whose first point of call is service to the people. Okowa is clearly an
individual who prides himself in service to his people.
It is the dream of every Deltan to see their state get
better. It is even a bigger dream to see at the helm of state
government affairs, a man who puts his people first and who will go the extra
mile to improve their standard of living. That man is Ifeanyi Okowa, Delta’s
Governor-in-waiting.
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