We Did Not Endorse Gbagi As Governorship Candidate , We Honored Him As Our Patron

 We Did Not Endorse Gbagi As Governorship Candidate , We  Honored 

Him As  Our  Patron


-------------- EK Clark Solidarity For Okowa




 By Wilson Macaulay

Warri 





The leadership of EK Clark Solidarity For Okowa has stated that the Forum did not at any time endorsed  Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi as their candidate for Delta gubernatorial race come 2023.



The Group which released a  press statement in reaction to a publication

making waves in the political space of Delta State noted that the  E.K Clark  Solidarity for  Okowa was formed in 2015, to promote the ideals  of good Governance and the ideals of our National Leader, Chief Dr EK Clark OFR CON.


The EK Clark Solidarity for Okowa leadership explained in the press statement that the Group  is an offshoot 

of the political children and associates of Chief Dr EK Clark created to energize, support and Promote the ideals of Governor Okowa in having  Delta State Governorship slot based on Justice equity and fairness. 


Prince Akpo Abugo the Spokesman of

the Forum who bared his mind during the interactive session said : "  We used this platform to garner support for Governor Okowa under the guidance and  instructions  of our National Leader, Chief Dr EK Clark

and we are proud to be part of the success story of Governor Okowa who has developed the State and transformed it through his numerous Programmes too numerous to  mention  here."



Prince Abugo who stressed that the Forum is  not for endorsement of Goverorship candidates said: " The time for politics has not started ,though subtle politics is ongoing ,but we believe as a group , we still have a sitting Governor desirous of bequitting a stronger Delta State ,"



Speaking further, Abugo the Senior Gov.Aide remarked: " Our amiable Governor, His Excellency, Senator Dr Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa needs the support of all to succeed ."


While shedding more light on the alleged endorsement of Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi, Prince Abugo assertted : 


 "On Saturday November 20thh 2021, we the Members of EK Clark Solidarity For Okowa honored Chief Barrister Kenneth Gbagi as one of our National Patrons , he is not the first as we have similarly honored Odio ( Bashorun) Askia  Ogieh  MD/CEO  DESOPADEC  for his transformational leadership within the Oil Producing Communities  in Delta State and beyond , but to our  surprise , the investiture ceremony of Chief Barrister Kenneth Gbagi  as one of our National Patrons was  misunderstood  and given a different coloration to please personal interest ."


Prince Akpo Abugo contrary to the media publications allegeding  otherwise,  pointed out in clear terms that the EK Clark Solidarity Group For Okowa did not endorse Chief Barrister Kenneth Gbagi ,or any other Governorship candidate and We will not do so immediately .



Chief Abugo further explained:" As a  Group, we will be guided by  our National Leader ,Chief Dr EK Clark OFR, CON and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on who to be endorsed  and to be  supported .


He added: " In other words , where Governor  Okowa and our National Leader , Chief Dr EK   Clark     goes there we shall go with them ."


According to Chief Abugo , the lnvestiturre of Chief Barrister Kenneth Gbagi was for his long support and association to our Principal, his loyalty and commitment to PDP  as one of the foundation  members of the Party and his prowess in human capital development and nothing more.



Abugo in the Press statement urged the genereral public , particularly the Delta Political Class  not to  read Political meaning to the  simple  investiture ceremony of Chief Barrister Kenneth Gbagi  that came in a political clime and the dust it has raised, emphasizing that the EK Clark Solidarity Group For Okowa has not and will not  endorse any  Governorship Candidate except  when the Governor  and our National Leader instructs us to do so. 


He disclosed that, To forestall ambiguity that comes with this kinds of events , and the political meaning people gives to it,  he disclosed that  the Group henceforth  have suspended with immediate effect  the investiture of any Governorship aspirant 

as  their Patron.


In summàtion, the statement  thanked 

the leadership of the PDP and the general public for reaching out to make fundamental  clarifications. They  assured  all relevant stakeholders of continual support , loyalty and commitment to the PDP,   Governor Okowa and the National Leader, Chief Dr EK Clark




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