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Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas of Delta South Senatorial District has dedicated his victory at the appeal court to God Almighty, promising to contribute his quota to the realisation of the “Renewed Hope” agenda of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu administration.
Senator Joel-Onowakpo, who broke his silence in a statement yesterday, days after the delivery of the appeal court judgment that finally sink the Senatorial ambition of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Michael Diden, said his victory was for democracy, Nigerians and the people of his constituency in particular.
He said that the victory has emboldened him to further consolidate on the actions already set in motion for the advancement of the country and his Senatorial District and expressed hope of a greater and prosperous Nigeria under President Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
“This victory is dedicated to God Almighty who made the journey possible and saw it to a glorious end. I therefore assure you that I will not fail God and the people He has given me to represent.
“We will now further the actions already being put in place to work for the advancement of the Senatorial District and the good of the people. I hereby appeal that you give me all the necessary support to adequately represent you”, he said.
The Isoko-Delta born administrator and politician expressed profound gratitude to all those who contributed in one way or the other towards the reaffirmation of his electoral victory as Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District in the red Chambers, assuring that he will abuse the privilege given to him to represent his constituency.
“My dear constituents, the electoral process journey we started on the 27th of April, 2022, for me to represent you as a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has come to a successful end and to God be all the glory.
“The Court of Appeal in the judgement passed on Wednesday, 1st of November, 2023 affirmed the mandate you gave me as the duly elected Senator to represent you, the good people of Delta South Senatorial District. I am Grateful to God Almighty”, he added.
Senator Joel-Onawakpo expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio for their support and assured of his full support and cooperation to give Nigerians the renewed hope that was promised them adding “I am sure that things will be better for Nigerians”.
While appreciating his colleagues in the Senate, Senator Joel-Onawakpo also expressed appreciation to political leaders in his Delta State including two former Governors and former President of the Senate.
“My sincere appreciation goes to my political leaders, HE James Onanefe Ibori; HE Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan and HE Ovie Omo-Agege, who started the story of this race. They all stood by me tenaciously and gave me all the support I needed to get here. Thank you so very much”, he added.
