The immediate past Chairman of Isoko south local government area of Delta State, Hon. Itiako Constantine Malik Ikpokpo, has promised to give effective representation if elected as the member representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Lower Chambers of the National Assembly (NASS).
He vowed to critically raise the bar, advance and reinforce the template for the development of the Isoko nation as a people of one and common destiny, is prime and paramount.
A press release obtained by The Story, the former Chairman, sought the support, prayers and votes of his people, saying “Let’s collectively build and advance the cause of Isoko development”.
Hear him, “Conscious of our mono- representation status in the Federal House of Representatives, our people have, since 1999, elected men of character, capacity and positive disposition to represent the Isoko Federal Constituency in the Green Chambers.
“In fairness, our Representatives have distinctively projected the Isoko cause and most remarkably, etched the Isoko name in the anals of the Lower House.
“As we prepare to elect a Representative of the Isoko Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections, the need to not simply sustain the tempo, but critically raise the bar, advance and reinforce the template for the development of the Isoko nation as a people of one and common destiny, is prime and paramount.
“Driven by my conviction, strength of commitment and after due consultations with my family, prominent leaders across the spectrum, stakeholders, Elders and members of our great party, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, I wish to declare my intention to contest for the seat of the House of Representative, as a member representating Isoko Federal Constituency under the platform of the PDP.
“I offer myself to serve and if elected, I will firmly and unreservedly deploy my decades of multi-dimensional experience in the public and private sectors.
“To contribute robustly to the National discourse, sponsor and support credible legislations for the good governance, security, peace, unity and development of our dear country, Nigeria.
“To committedly initiate and support legislations, bills, motions, policies and programmes that will project and advance the yearnings, aspirations and developmental needs of the Isoko Nation.
“To interface, lobby and engage critically, Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs of the Federal Government, relevant authorities and institutions towards attracting government attention and presence to the Isoko nation.
“To achieve this, I will leverage on the instrumentality of my office, my decades of friendship and interaction across tribes and borders to seek job and business opportunities for our people. I will tenaciously strive to create access for our people.
“To promote and preserve the unity and oneness of Isoko nation through constant interaction and engagement with the various leadership organs and groups in our communities.
“Together, we will collectively build and promote the peace, development, unity and progress of the Isoko nation.
“Enyaharo (Progress) of Isoko will be our driving force. I seek your support, prayers and votes. Let’s collectively build and advance the cause of Isoko development”, he added.
