By Jonadab Edede /Kelvin Ohoror
The former Delta State Secretary to the State Government, Comrade (Chief) Ovuozourie Samuel Macaulay, the Okiroro of Isoko-land and former Commissioner for Peace and Conflict Resolution to Delta State Government, recently hosted a gathering of Isoko APC Leaders, Local Government Area Executives, Ward executives, and party members at his country home in Owhelogbo, Isoko North Local Government Area, Delta State.
The event, which took place after the Yuletide celebration, was well-attended, by party members.
Addressing the mammoth crowd of members, Chief Ovuozourie stated that the event was organised to encouraged party members to remain committed to the party’s progress.
The Okiroro of Isoko Nation, while appreciating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for remembering Isoko sons in the oil sector who won three oil blocks bidding, also appealed to the President to remember the Isoko Ethnic Nationality for appointments.
He also reiterated the party’s readiness to support the President’s laudable policies and programmes.
Speaking also during the ceremony, the Isoko North All Progressive Congress (APC) Local Government Area Chairman, Barr. Daniel Emebuno, lauded Macaulay’s efforts, described him as a dynamic leader and political icon who prioritises grassroots mobilisation in his political activism.
He also thanked the party members present for their continued support and assured them of the party’s preparedness to be the ruling party in Government House come 2027 in Delta State.
On his part, Isoko South APC Local Government Area Chairman, Vincent Egbogbo, also expressed gratitude for Macaulay’s unwavering support for the party.
In a separate statement, Chief Eloho Edivri, who represented Senator Joel Onowakpo, Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, urged the party members to unite as an indivisible house and fortify the party’s unity through efforts of one another.
Also a Chieftain of the party, Chief Lucky Jerry Esigie appreciated Macaulay’s pragmatic efforts towards party unity, which has positioned the party for future success.
The event witnessed gains as some members of the PDP defected to APC.
