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WARRI ................................... Chief Ambassador Harrison Jessa one of the foremost aspirants for the Chairmanship of Ethiope East LGA has stressed that he wants to become the Chairman of the LGA on the platform of the People's Democratic Party PDP to break the jinx of what he called the perennial marginalization of the Abraka political bloc or axis by the Agbon People in the political calculous and power equation of Ethiope East.
Ambassador Harrison Jessa who stated this during a press conference held at Abraka on Tuesday
September 1st 2020 declared that his coming into the race for the Ethiope East Chairmanship on the platform of PDP is a vision found on the Premise of equity , justice and fairness for the Abraka people who have long been relegated to the second fiddle role in Ethiope East politics.
Chief Ambassador Harrison Jessa asserted during the media parley that the Agbon Axis of Ethiope East which have held on to power for so long by taking all the available elective posts in the LGA , particularly the Council Chairman, the State House of Assembly and even the House of Representatives slot any time it is the turn of Ethiope East to Produce a candidate leaving the Abraka political bloc to make do with the slot of party Chairman position , and appointments of Special Assistants who have no enough polical influence to attract the much needed development to our area.
He explained that even though the Abraka axis have more voting strength due to higher population and considering the fact that democracy is a game of numbers , the PDP have not for once considered it necessary to field someone from our political bloc.
He added saying : " l am using this medium to also draw the attention of the leaders of our great party , particularly His Excellency , Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa , the governor of Delta State to look into this skewed arrangement of power sharing formular in Ethiope East which have perpetually produced only the Agbon people in office to give the Abraka political bloc the chance to produce the LGA Chairman for justice to prevail. "
When asked if the leaders of the the PDP in Abraka supports his alleged statement over their political neglect ,Ambassador Jessa said : " our people are all abreast with the issue , the marginalisation of the Abraka axis is an open wound only a true conscience can heal it, stressing that by His grace, God will use him to correct that abnormality to enthrone an all inclusive government in Ethiope East where everybody are equal stakeholders and partners in progress . "
Jessa, the Chairmanship hopefull told newsmen during the interactive session that he is convinced that God will actualize his aspiration for the position of
Chairman Ethiope East because the Almighty affirmed in the holy writhe that He is the God of Justice
. While describing himself as a man who has built bridges across the Agbon Axis of Ethiope East , Ambassador Jessa appealed to the People of Ethiope East to support his candidacy which is hinged on the Simple SMART Agenda , standing for Sound Education , Maximum Peace and Security , Adequate Job Opportunify throuh an Aggressive Agricultural revolution, Rapid Infrastructural Development and Transformed Health Care System.
Ambassador Jessa remarked in his statement that he has travelled to see what is happening out side Ethiope East and come to understand that Ethiope East is backward and very much in need of a credible leader like him who can make the people truly happy by providing the dividends of democracy at the third tier of government unfettered.
He observed that: " There is leadership gap in Ethiope East because people in government from what we can see clearly can do better and they should work first for the general interest of all , instead of priotising their individual pursuits and interest of proxies , the major reason they fail to meet the demands of the populace. "
Jessa who further emphasised the need to fastrack the development of Ethiope East said : " To be honest, we are not having the best of time, in Abraka here ,electricity supply is in a sorry state, if I am elected Chairman, I will liaise with relevant government agencies to improve on electricity, better road network, strenthen security architecture through Community policing under effective supervision by the Nigerian police , to make the people feel more the positive impact of government. "
Giving specific example Jessa pointed out saying : " Take a look at Abraka Which is a University town or Community , even you as a journalist can attest to it that there is still much that can be done to make things better using the instruments of the office of the Council Chairman , that is one reason I seek to be elected. I will have a liaison officer who will work closely with the vice Chancellor in a very cordial synergy to uplift the status of Abraka to a Smart City
He Promised that allocation to the LGA under his watch as Chairman if given the opportunity to serve would be judiciously channelled to the fundamental essentials of qualitative education, women and youths empowerment, Construction of modern markets, hospitals maintenance and employment as encapsulated in the Simple SMART Agenda.
Jessa also informed gentle men of the press that he will use the instruments of his good office if elected chairman Ethiope East to
promote agriculture by liaising with the world bank through the Federal government , the bank of
Agriculture and other relevant agencies like the African Development Bank to ensure that he kick start an "Agricultural Revolution" in Ethiope East as he earlier mentioned to showcase the agrarian potential of LGA .
While Speaking exclusively on security he said : " Security of life and properties will be my primary focus because only those who are alife can think of dividends of democracy. This will be closely followed by peace , which is also an essential ingredient or parameter needed for development to thrive.
Jessa , the Chairmanship hopeful pointed out that, since many youths are prone to commiting crimes when they have nothing doing, he will carry them along to keep them busy and productive thereby contributing their quota to the building of their father land.
In answer to a question of how he hope to carry everyone along he said : " If elected as chairman , I will unite all members of the party irrespective of the political bloc they belong and the rule of the game will be justice ,equity and fairness which is the plank on which my candidacy is anchored.
When asked to paraphraise his assessment or take on the performance of the Okowa government ,Ambassador Jessa said : " My candid assessment of Governor Okowa is that he is doing his best and he cannot do all at the same time. "
Continuing , he remarked in his statetement thus : " Okowa has demonstrated quality leadership as a detribalized administrator, his impact is felt positively across the three senatorial zones.
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