A leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Bernard Okumagba, has felicitated with Hon. Thomas Joel-Onowakpo on his victory in Saturday’s National Assembly election as senator-elect representing Delta South senatorial district.
Okumagba, a former Delta State Commissioner for Finance, lauded the people of Delta South for picking the right choice to represent the district.
In a press statement, Chief Okumagba praised Thomas’s tenacity and verve which saw him coasting to victory from a broad base of support in the senatorial district, which comprises Ijaw, Isoko, Itsekiri and Urhobo indigenes.
The Warri-born financial expert added that: “knowing the professional quality and capacity of Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, our Delta South Senatorial District has made the right choice.
“Joel-Onowakpo who I have known for over 15 years and has previously worked closely with me in the past has the right temperament, tenacity and drive to achieve for our Senatorial District.”
Okumagba, who is the Udu of Okere-Urhobo Kingdom and Eruvwu r’Ovie of Agbarha Kingdom, both of Warri South LGA in the Delta South Senatorial District, said the victory of Thomas gives the district a fresh vista to grow once again.
He advised the new senator to “stay true to the progressive ideals of the APC for the benefit of all our people of the Delta South Senatorial District.” Olorogun Okumagba also stressed the need for equitable distribution of development among the constituent ethnic groups in the senatorial district in the next administration.
He further prayed for God’s Grace and guidance for Thomas as he goes to the Red Chamber to represent the people of the district.
