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From Paul Osuyi, Asaba
The All Progressive Congress (APC) senatorial screening committee on Sunday screened three senatorial aspirants from Delta State.
They include Peter Nwaoboshi who is the incumbent senator representing Delta north; former chairman of the state board of internal revenue, Joel-Onowakpo who is aspiring to represent Delta south; and Ede Dafinone, aspiring for Delta central.
Speaking after his screening, Onowakpo
said the first hurdle has been successfully conquered.
According to him, the screening has cleared way for him to face other contenders if any, adding that with God on his side, his teeming supporters and the implicit confidence the party leadership has on him, he was confident that the journey to the red chambers has been shortened.
He appreciated the leadership of APC in Delta State “for the opportunity to participate in this screening.
“It is a thing of joy to be part of this great family of the APC in Delta State.
“All I ask for is unity of purpose for that is the weapon with which we will win at the general pools.
“To my teeming supporters across the Delta South Senatorial District and my well wishers across Delta State and beyond, I am emboldened by your show of love and commitment.
“All I can ask for now is for you not to relent in your support for me. Your prayers, encouragement and suggestions will be needed most as I assure you that with this screening, victory is already beckoning,” he stated.
The senatorial hopeful insisted that the APC was prepared more than ever before to overwhelmingly take over Delta State in 2023.
He stated that the ongoing exodus from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APC is enough evidence to the fact that the people of the state have embraced the APC because of the calibre of men presently piloting the affairs of the party in the state.
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