As Governor Timipre Sylva prepares for next year’s governorship election in the state, the people of Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area have thrown their weight behind his candidacy.
Speaking on behalf of the people during a solidarity visit to the Governor in Government House, Yenagoa, the Monarch of Kolokuma kingdom, King Onya Mozi-Agara said they had come to express appreciation for all the good things the Governor has done for them and to declare their unalloyed support.
King Agara, who lauded Chief Sylva for siting the multi-million naira craft centre at Asuama and the provision of transformers to the communities, said in terms of appointment, the local government had never had it so good.
The Monarch also gave him a pat on the back for linking Odi town to the national grid but said the electrification project is yet to be formally switched on.
King Agara drew the Governor’s attention to the fact that Igbedi and Kaiama communities do not have roads and light while Sampou had no electricity and urged him to assist.
Responding, Governor Sylva said contract for the road leading to the Monarch’s palace has been awarded but was awaiting the dry season.
He assured that government would gradually tackle all the issues of roads and electricity in the area.
Chief Sylva thanked the chiefs and elders for the solidarity visit, saying the commendations would spur him to do more for them and other local government areas.
He lauded the people for their support, pointing out that they should be more steadfast now that the governorship election was fast approaching.
Paramount rulers of all the communities in the local government area were in attendance.
Chris Odi
For: Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
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