By Clinton Awhawha
The candidate for Delta South Senatorial District on the platform of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) Hon. George U. Timinimi’s hope of victory rekindled as the Association of Ijaw Elders and Leaders endorsed him and prayed for his victory at February 25th National Assembly election.
Hon. Timinimi’s endorsement was made by the Ijaw leaders and elders who represented different ijaw communities and kingdoms on Friday at the residence of the Chairman of the organization, Chief Bare Etolor, in Warri, Delta State when he (Hon.Timinimi) paid a visit to the association as part of his campaign tours to intimate them of his ambition.
Speaking at the occasion, Timinimi said his emergence as the Senator to represent Delta South Senatorial District, would give the zone a strong voice of reason that would attract development to the area.
He went further to make an analogy of the APGA symbol of the cock, representing a new Dawn in Delta State as well as the slogan of the party: ‘Be your brothers and sisters’ keeper’.
Hon. Timinimi emphasized on his desire to extend the spirit of brotherhood to the people of Delta South Senatorial District by properly and effectively representing them in the Senate. According to him, he has a stellar political record and has served in various capacities including being a former Commissioner for Water Resources and Development, Chairman Delta State Waterways Security Committee among other positions.
On his part, Chief Bare Etolor, who spoke on behalf of the Elders Council, promised to take the message back home saying, Timinimi’s project is an ‘Izon project’ and encouraged his campaign entourage to be more proactive.
He further noted that due to Timinimi’s outstanding credentials and experience, the right thing to do at this point in the political history of the Delta South Senatorial District is to support the candidature of Timinimi.
Not left is High Chief Matthew O.E Tiemo, the Tonkepa of Egbema Kingdom. He said Timinimi’s course is the way to go as he (Timinimi) had fought tooth and nail for the advancement of the Ijaws adding, this is the time for the Izon nation to reward him for the various historical feats he has recorded thus far.