Delta lawmaker, Augoye hails emergence of Guwor as 8th Assembly Speaker

Delta lawmaker, Augoye hails emergence of Guwor as 8th Assembly Speaker

The member representing Okpe State Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief James Augoye has hailed the emergence of Emomotimi Guwor as the Speaker of the 8th Assembly.

Chief Augoye also commended the emergence of Arthur Akpowowo as the Deputy Speaker of the 8th Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Guwor and Akpowowo were on Tuesday inaugurated as leaders of the 8th Assembly of the Delta State House of Assembly.

Chief Augoye, speaking with newsmen shortly after the inauguration, described their emergence as leaders of the 8th State Assembly as a welcomed development and assured that the 8th Assembly would be a robust parliament.

“It is a great day. The 8th Assembly has been launched. I am very excited because we now have a robust parliament.

“We have a dynamic Speaker with an outstanding Deputy both with excellent reputation and excellent track records.

“I am optimistic that the 8th State Assembly will be a transformational Assembly that will touch the lives of Deltans.

“As the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor said in his inaugural address, the House will cooperate with the Executive to deliver on the MORE agenda of the Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.

“Without doubt, I am bold to say Deltans will feel the impact of the 8th Assembly positively. We will work together to ensure a rancour-free parliament,” Augoye said.

Augoye also expressed sincere appreciation to his constituents who travelled all the way to the State capital to celebrate the day with him.

While assuring them of vibrant representation in the House, Augoye said: “let me use this opportunity to thank my constituents for taking the pains to travel all the way to Asaba here for this ceremony.

“I pray that as God granted them journey mercies here safely, He will also grant them journey mercies back home safely.

“I want to assure them that I will represent their interests well in the House. I will work closely with my colleagues to ensure I deliver the dividends of democracy to my people”.