The immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as bold and necessary steps to rescue Nigeria’s economy.
Speaking at the Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders meeting on Sunday, Okowa acknowledged that the reforms might have caused temporary hardship for citizens but emphasised that they were essential for long-term national prosperity.
Senator Okowa explained that every reform comes with temporary pain but ultimately yields long-term gain.
According to him, ”The reforms may have been difficult at the beginning, they were essential to save the economy from collapse.
“As leaders, we must help our people to understand that every reform comes with temporary pain, but with long-term gain. I am confident that Delta State and Nigeria are on the right path.
“With unity, understanding, and faith, the sacrifices being made will soon yield visible progress and lasting prosperity for all”‘ he further stated.
He expressed confidence that Delta State and Nigeria were on the right path, and with unity, understanding, and faith, the sacrifices being made will soon yield visible progress and lasting prosperity for all.
Okowa commended the growing unity within the APC in Delta State, praising Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and the Chairman of the party, Chief Omeni Sobotie, for fostering inclusiveness and reconciliation across the state.
He described the governor’s emergence as divine and the decision to align with the APC as timely and strategic.
His words: “I am truly excited to be part of this meeting, and I must sincerely thank His Excellency, the Governor, and the State Chairman of our party for putting this together.
“Since the governor led us into the APC on April 28, 2025, Delta has been on the right political path. I can confidently say that it was the right step in the right direction”, he said.
Okowa urged party faithful to take the message of unity and mobilisation back to their wards and communities.
He emphasised that sustained grassroots engagement would guarantee a resounding victory in 2027 and strengthen the governor’s standing before the President.
He stressed that unity remains the key to achieving an overwhelming victory in the next general elections.
He urged party faithful to take the message of unity and mobilization back to their wards and communities.
