ODAHIEKWU OGUNDE, Yenagoa
Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhudjakpo, has urged the South-South zonal executive body of the Peoples Democratic Party to be united in all their activities as they represent the geopolitical region in the party’s affairs.
He gave the advice when members of the zonal executive from Bayelsa paid him a “thank you” visit in Government House, Yenagoa.
A statement on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Doubara Atasi, said.
Ewhrudjakpo congratulated them on their peaceful emergence as South-South executives of the PDP at the recent zonal election that was held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
He, however, insisted that the purpose of their election would be defeated if they pursue their divergent personal interests rather than imbibe the spirit of teamwork and unity of purpose.
The Deputy Governor also charged them to be humble and patient in addition to making servant-leadership their watchword.
Ewhrudjakpo, who expressed optimism that the PDP would continue to maintain its dominance in
the South-South geopolitical region, called on members to continually work for the common good of the party and the country at large.
Speaking earlier, the South-South Secretary of the PDP and leader of the team, Chief Felix Omemu, said they were in the office of the Deputy Governor after paying a similar visit to Governor Douye Diri to appreciate him for the supportive role he played in their election.
While asking for continued guidance and counselling from the Deputy Governor and other well-meaning stakeholders of the party, Chief Omemu assured him that they would be good ambassadors of the state in all their dealings as party executives.
Other zonal officers of the PDP from the state, who accompanied the Secretary on the visit were Mr George Turnah -legal adviser, Mr Lloyd Owonaro – youth leader and Chief Boghabofa Amaimo, Ex-officio.