Appoint Isoko Sons as SSG, AG, DESOPADEC MD, IMG Writes Okowa

A defensive group of Isoko ethnic group, Isoko Monitoring Group (IMG)  has called on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to consider deserving Isoko sons and daughters for critical appointments in his next cabinet. Adding that the way and manner that the Isoko ethnic group has been marginalized by successive and the current administration of Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa in terns of political appointments despite the contribution and support of the Isoko people is totally uncalled.

In a letter signed by the President of the group, Oke Michael Aziakpono (Ph.D) and made available to newsmen in Asaba on Friday, the group demanded for the office of the Secretary to the State Government, the Attorney-General of the State, the Managing Director of DESOPADEC, three Commissioners, Chair Persons of viable Boards among others.

IMG also demanded for the speedy completion of the Isoko section of the  Ughelli-Asaba Road, other ongoing constructions in Isoko land and the introduction of a legacy project in Isoko it can remember the Okowa administration.

Isoko Monitoring Group 

The statement, which was tittle "Marginalization of Isoko Ethnic Nationality", reads:

"We want to draw your Excellency's attention to the marginalization of the Isoko people in terms of  appointments by successive and the current administration. It is on record that both the Deputy Governor and Senator representing the Delta South Senatorial District are from the Ijaw ethnic nationality with other important appointments from the State Government, with our Itsekiri neighbour also enjoying a better patronage than us. It is worthy of note that this marginalization is not only in comparism to the Delta South Senatorial District but also in comparison to the other ethnic nationalities both in Delta Central and Delta North Senatorial Districts. Notwithstanding this lopsidedness against our people, they have remained loyal and most supportive of your party. The support and loyalty of the Isoko people should no longer be taken for granted.

"We hereby demand that deserving sons and daughters of Isoko ethnic nationality be given appointments that are equitable compared to other ethnic nationalies in the State in line with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We demand among other offices, the office of the Secretary to the State Government, the Attorney-General of the State, the Managing Director of DESOPADEC, 3 Commissioners, Chair Persons of viable boards and Senior Special Advisers.

"We want to use this opportunity to remind Your Excellency of the need for a speedy completion of the Isoko section of the  Ughelli-Asaba Road, other ongoing constructions and the introduction of a mega project that you can  be remembered for in Isoko land.

"We do earnestly hope that Your Excellency will reciprocate the good gesture of the Isoko people as demonstrated during the just concluded elections."