Chief James Ibori, the former governor of Delta State has given his support and blessings to Hon Thomas Joel Onowakpo, a senatorial candidate.
Ibori also described Joel Onowakpo as a man of immense capacity capable of transforming Delta South senatorial district.
Ibori made this declaration yesterday when the former governor received Hon Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Joel-Onowakpo visited Ibori as part of political consultation and to get his prayers and support.
Ibori was full of prayers for Onowakpo describing him as humble man with appreciable track records. He prayed God to grant Joel-Onowakpo the desire to represent the people of Delta South senatorial district on the platform of APC
Hon. Joel-Onowakpo had earlier told Ibori that his visit was informed by the need to tap into the former governor political experience.
Said Joel Onowakpo:
“Your Excellency, I am here today to officially announce to you that I am contesting for the position of Delta South Senatorial District under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to represent my people in the red Chambers.
“Not only that, I have also come for your prayers and support. It remains an undeniable fact that you remain one of the foremost leaders we have in Delta State, Niger Delta and Nigeria at large. As I embark on his journey, I solicit your support and those of your numerous followers in Delta South Senatorial District as this will go a long way in my envisaged victory come February 25, 2023.”
