Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has said that the emerging campaing period for the 2015 general elections has been a big challenge to him.
“It has been a challenging period for me. I have been accused of so many things. I have been a victim of internet terrorism. What bothers me most is when people resort to violence to achieve their ambition.
“I want to appeal to political aspirants to ensure that there is no violence. Somebody must not die for you to get to any position.”
Governor Uduaghan, who spoke today when he received the Delta State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Gideon Oyibo, and his executive on a courtesy visit, advised political office seekers to pursue their ambitions peacefully and avoid desperation and acts capable of triggering crisis.
“You must not destroy lives, cars or properties because of political position.
“Remember it is only God that gives position and what he has ordain will surely come to pass.”
He said that aspirants if what political office seekers is the desire to serve the people, they don’t need to embark on do-or-die politicking.
“Aspirants should not see their ambition as a do-or-die affair. There is too much desperation among the political class today and most of them don’t care what happens to their political opponents or the people around them as long as they achieve their ambition.”
The governor commended members of CAN for their credible performance during the last local government election in the state.
He said that they added credibility to the electoral process and urged them to play similar roles in future elections.
He asked them to continue to pray for the nation to overcome the Boko Haram scourge, assuring that President Goodluck Jonathan is handling the insurgency with the seriousness it deserved.
Rev. Oyibo decried the attitude of political aspirants who are desperate for positions and use violence as a means to achieve their aims. He advised them to follow the stipulated rules and guidelines.
Meanwhile, an ultra-modern executive chambers inside the New Government House, built and furnished by the Uduaghan administration, was on Wednesday dedicated.
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the South South, Bishop God-Do-Well Avwomakpa, led a team of men of God, including Rev. Oyibo, to perform the dedication ceremony.
Uduaghan; his wife, Roli; the Deputy Governor, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN); commissioners; and top government functionaries witnessed the ceremony.
On Wednesday, December 3, 2014 4:20 PM, AREH SUNDAY
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