Mr. Peter Okocha, a maritime expert has declared his gubernatorial ambition under the umbrella of Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State.
Okocha promised that he would introduce the private-sector mentality into the business of governance and utilise the 13 per cent derivation fund to develop the oil-producing communities in Delta State.
In his statement on Sunday, November 2, 2014 by his campaign organisation, he said, “It is my intention to introduce the private sector mentality into the business of governance. In fact, good corporate governance would be the driving force of my government. Civil servants must deliver efficient services and appropriately remunerated.
“Furthermore, if elected, I will use the 13 per cent derivation fund to develop the oil-producing areas of the state because the people in these areas suffer environmental degradation, untold health hazards as well as economic deprivation resulting from oil exploration activities.
“My government would be pan-Deltan. No part of the state would feel abandoned and I assuredly declare that it is my intention to build on the legacy of the present administration.”
At the event were stakeholders in PDP and leaders of various interest groups from Delta State among which includes Delta State PDP Youth Solidarity Group, National Congress of Anioma Youths and the Delta State Multi-Ethnic Coalition.
