Loyibo made the call when he and other Ijaw leaders received Chief David Edevbie, a governorship aspirant, and two Delta South Senatorial aspirants, Sir Ayodele Ottighiwa and Chief Michael Diden (a.k.a Ejele).
He told the aspirants not to indulge in campaigns that could jeopardise the peace and unity of the state.
He said they were waiting for Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s directive on who the next governor would be, stressing: “Wherever Senator Ifeanyi Okowa goes, we will go.”
Loyibo said: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is one big united family in Delta. We are brothers and sisters. Political aspiration should not cause division among us.
“Okowa has done well. Our youths are being empowered, roads are being constructed, health facilities are being upgraded, education is receiving adequate attention and we are enjoying peace.
“I want to, therefore, call on all Deltans to support Okowa to finish strong. We should always pray for him and pray God to continue to guide him as he moves the state forward.”
Ijaw leaders in attendance were: President of Ijaw National Congress, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, David Ekereokosu, Gen. Broderick Demeyeibo (rtd), Navy Commodore Morris Biakpara (rtd), Justice Freshman Daubry (rtd), Chief Julius Takeme, David Ekereokosu, Chief Lucky Loyibo, Chief Alex Disi, Chief Patrick Fufeyin, and Chief Eric Orusaibogha.
Others were Deacon Arede Edeinmene, Dagidi Rawlings Andaye, Chief Peres Oloye, Angodi Otutu Agbor, Chief Fungeowei Azami, Chief Pelle Zenetubor, Chief Oshogbo Egoli, Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete, Comrade Razaq Amatoru, Chief Robert Afuruku and others.
