Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has given their support for the nominations of the persons of Mr. Chiedu Ebie as chairman of the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Monday Igbuya as the state representative on the board of the interventionist agency by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This is coming despite the pockets of protest by some APC faithful in the state who are contending that the nominees were members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
However, at a meeting with the State Working Committee (SWC) on Wednesday in Asaba, chairman of APC in the state, Elder Omeni Sobotie, said the nominees were members of the party who worked hard for its success in the last general elections.
Recall that Ebie was suspended from the PDP in March, this year alongside Igbuya who is a former council chairman and former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, for alleged anti-party activities.
Sobotie told the nominees that they were deserving of the appointments, noting that they were round pegs in round holes.
“I am confident that Delta State will witness a new lease of life. I implore you to deploy your good offices to attract developmental projects to the state.
“APC stands with these nominations, and support these appointments. We stand with you and by you. We are grateful to Mr. President for nominating you into the board of NDDC,” he said.
Besides, candidates of APC in Delta north senatorial district in the last elections endorsed Ebie’s nomination as NDDC board chairman.
Responding, Mr. Ebie on behalf of his follow nominee, Igbuya, thanked the leadership of APC in the state for the solidarity and support.
Ebie pledged to bring his character, work ethics and corporate governance principles to bear as chairman for the interventionist agency to deliver on its mandate.
Ebie, a former Commissioner for Basic Education in Delta State, was the Secretary to the State Government between 2019 and 2021 while ex-governor Ifeanyi Okowa of the PDP held sway.