By Patrick Ochei
A renowned People’s Democratic Party, PDP chieftain in Issele-Azagba, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade Oyibo Afunze Ebiokwu has hosted a lavished victory party in honour of Delta State Governor-Elect, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Delta North Senator-Elect, Hon. Ned Nwoko and Aniocha North Constituency Member-Elect for Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Engr. Emeka Emmanuel Nwaobi.
The victory party witnessed the presence of leaders and members of Ward 5 comprising Issele-Azagba and Issele-Mkpitime, including non indigene communities and friends who came from various places within the local government area and beyond to experience the awesome ceremony.
Presiding as the leader of the ward, the former Majority Leader of Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Barr. Krees Njiokwuemeni congratulated all Issele-Azagba and Issele-Mkpitime people for their show of love and solidarity to the PDP during the Governorship/House of Assembly Election.
He assured them that the party would keep to promises made during the electioneering processes, and even more than ever before, imploring them to remain focused and hopeful for the MORE Agenda vision for the state.
Speaking to journalists at the end of the event, Comrade Oyibo Afunze Ebiokwu appreciated God for the victory of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, whom he described as a rare gift to Delta State.
He also acknowledged the mercy of God towards Hon. Ned Nwoko’s victory, affirming that God Himself was involved by making him to win in spite of the mystery of that day.
In particular, he made reference to Hon. Nwaobi in a special way, thanking God for his victory eventaully, irrespective of the boasting of naysayers.
The NURTW Chairman said the enemies of PDP made the election a war by their anti party activities, adding that in spite of their antics, God gave victory to PDP and its candidates.
Those present among the mammoth crowd included the Councillor representing ward 5, Hon. Emma Ikenwa Ofili, former Councillor, Hon. Isioma Okolie, the Aniocha North Youth Leader, Hon. Richard Anonyei, Hon. Okonkwo Legacy, Chief Andrew Iloh, Chief Christopher Nwadiaju and many others.
