Ahead of the general election, the Riverine Peace Initiative in Niger Delta (RPIND) has thrown its weight behind the Delta State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate, Rt. Hon.Sheriff Oborevwori.
The President of Riverine Peace Initiative in Niger Delta, Comrade Mulade Toluwa disclosed this in Warri when the PDP frontliner candidate paid the group a visit, soliciting vote from the Riverine areas in Delta State.
Comrade Toluwa who pointed out that the Riverine Peace Initiative in Niger Delta as a sociopolitical group has been observing all the candidates gunning for the number one position in Delta State and have unanimously arrived at the conclusion to support Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to emerge Governor of the state.
According to him, members of the group traced the humble beginning of Sheriff Oborevwori in Warri till date and found out that he has been a grassroots Man whose legacies are known by Warri residents.
Speaking further, he condemned those alleging that Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori could not execute any projects in his Constituency as he said, his leadership footprint is open for all to see.
According to the group, they have resolved to work for a Governorship Candidate who will carry the ordinary Riverine people along in the scheme of things.
“Sheriff Oborevwori is a Man whose humble beginning cannot be swept under the carpet and for that, we are going to work assiduously to ensure he emerges Governor come March, 2023.
“We are not going to give our support to Candidates who have not suffered before, who will not feel the pulse of the ordinary people, who will sit on the high horse and be issuing command. Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is the person who will understand our plights and provide the enabling environment for us to thrive”, the President said.
Speaking at the event, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori commended RPIND for their endorsement and assured the group that he would not take their support for granted.
According to Sheriff Obovewrie, “If I emerged Governor of Delta State, all sections of the state will be carried along in the scheme of things and I will ensure that Deltans experience leadership that they will be proud of in the history of the state”.
He further said that Youths, Women, Men and people living with disabilities are the central focus of his administration.
Assuring Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori of the support of members of the group and their various Communities, CSP Ebikebina Orubiri said they are willing to play their part by casting their votes and ensuring their Communities also vote for him, even as he employed Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori to keep to his campaign promises in the time of governance.
Also speaking, Comrade Peter German, the Publicity Secretary of RPIND, said Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori should be rest assured of their support, adding that RPIND is known for keeping its word.
“Our word is our bond, so long our President has given us a go ahead, be rest assured of our unalloyed support in the forthcoming election” he posited.
