Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has urged political office holders to serve the people with their positions, saying they are accountable to the electorate.
The Governor made the call on Sunday at a thanksgiving service at the instance of the Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Evangelist Michael Diden, who is also the General Overseer, Mega Praise Church of Christ International, Sapele.
Okowa said positions were to be used to serve God through rendering selfless service to the people.
“Any position we find ourselves is by the grace of God; if you have the privilege of holding a position, try to work for the people; wherever you do, remember there is God above who made your position possible,” the governor said.
Congratulating Diden on his appointment, Okowa thanked God for what he was using the man to do.
He described him as a philanthropist, sincere and hard working politician.
Earlier in a sermon, Diden urged political office holders not to act on gossips.
“A leader should not listen and act on gossips; a leader should take time to verify the authenticity of the information he receives so as not to hurt an innocent person,” he admonished.
The thanksgiving service was attended by the Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo Agege, some National Assembly members, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Honourable Sheriff Oborevwori, and other top government functionaries.
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