I Want To Become Chairman of Ethiope East LGA To Break The Jinx of Marginalizing Abraka Political Bloc ----Jessa

 

By Storm Mbarka 

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.