- Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has called for violence-free elections in Delta state and across the country
- The governor made the call when he visited the widow of his aide, Ngozi Ijei, who was assassinated recently
- Ijei was allegedly assassinated on the eve of the botched Presidential and National Assembly elections
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called for violence-free elections in the state and across the country.
The governor made the call on Monday, February 18, when he visited the widow of his aide, Ngozi Ijei, who was assassinated on the eve of the botched Presidential and National Assembly elections in Ekpan, Uvwie local government area of Delta state.
The governor urged politicians to engage in issue-based campaigns without killing or maiming the electorates.
According to the governor, “the death of Ngozi Ijei was very unfortunate as he was slain and it was obvious that it was politically motivated.”
Governor Okowa at the family home of the Ijeis. Photo credit: DTSG
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“In the last two years we had worked to have peace in the Ekpan area and he played a crucial role in the peace process, but, unfortunately, those who do not value life decided to strike and it is not the best thing to do for it pays us nothing for us to lose a life to win in an election,” the governor said.
“We should continue to embrace peace as the election comes up because, going to the extent of using guns to get votes is not the best way for our country; I believe that it is important that all Nigerians should realize that getting votes can be achieved by what one has already done and the improvement that can be seen, not by violence,” he added.
He urged the family of the deceased to take solace in the fact that nothing happens without the knowledge of God.
“I know that the loss of a dear one is very painful but, stay strong for the children,” the governor told Mrs Veronica Ijei, wife of the deceased who was unconsolable.
He continued: “Depend on God; I beg you, stay strong for the sake of these children and be prayerful; God will take control of every situation; accept our condolences and in everything that you think or do, you must look up to God.”
Governor Okowa who was in a pensive mood, wrote in the condolence register: “Ngozi was an architect of peace in the new Ekpan of our dream; he had worked largely with the security agencies in the last two years to make Ekpan peaceful; we will miss him dearly for his contributions.
“I condole with the young family, and it is our prayers that God will fill this gap and give them peace. Adieu Ngozi, may the Lord receive you in his bosom.”
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The governor was accompanied on the visit by the Delta state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Kingsley Esiso and a chieftain of the party, Chief Nkem Okwuofu.
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Ijei was shot dead by unknown gunmen on Friday, February 15.
Before his death, worked as the special adviser to Governor Okowa on youth development.
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