By Endurance Ikanone
As the Delta State Local Government Election set to take place on Saturday 13th July 2024, a prominent PDP Leader in Delta State, Hon Austine Ayemidejor, has expressed his confidence in the party's victory.
Speaking to newsmen in Sapele, Austine Ayemidejor stated that the PDP has worked tirelessly to ensure that its candidates are elected into various positions in all wards and their respective units in Sapele.
From the chairman to the 20 ward councillors, they will all emerge victorious, he said.
According to him, the PDP has a strong grassroots presence in the Sapele, and its candidates are well-known and sellable. "We have done our homework, and we are confident that our candidates will emerge victorious in the election," Hon Ayemidejor said.
He further stated that the PDP has a legacy of good governance in Sapele, speaking on the visible projects left behind by the outgoing chairman in the person of Okakuro Eugene Inoaghan and expressing optimistism that the party's chairmanship candidate when elected will do more.
PDP is determined to continue its excellent work in the state and local governments. "Our party has a track record of delivering dividends of democracy to the people of Delta State, Sapele will do MORE, we are committed to sustaining this legacy," he added.
Hon Ayemidejor also expressed his optimism that the election will be peaceful and credible, urging the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) to ensure a level playing field for all political parties. "We want a free and fair election, and we urge DSIEC to ensure that the process is transparent and credible," he said.
The PDP Leader and Chieftain also called on Sapele residents to come out en masse to exercise their franchise, saying that the election is crucial to the development of the local government. "This election is about the future of Sapele residents, and we urge all eligible voters to participate in the process," he said.
Hon Ayemidejor's confidence in the PDP's victory is not unwarranted. The party has a strong presence in Sapele, and its candidates have been working hard to connect with the people.
As the election is set to take place on Saturday 13th of July, the people of Sapele are eagerly waiting to exercise their franchise and determine the future of who will lead as Chairman.