REWARDING POOR PERFORMANCE WITH ANOTHER TERM HINDERS PROGRESS – ORETTE
INSISTS UNINFORMED PEOPLE CAPTURED POWER FOR PLUNDER IN NIGERIA
As politicians jostle for re-election in 2027, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate in Delta South, Dr. Austin Orette, has urged Deltans not to give a second chance to elected public officers who did not justify their first term in office.
Orette in a statement on Friday in Owhelogbo, Isoko North Local Government Area, said rewarding poor performance with another term hinders growth and encourages mediocrity.
‘’ I have contributed positively to the development of Nigeria’’.
He said it was parochial and docile for anyone to believe that a very talented and knowledgeable group of Nigerians should be ignored in the development of the country.
‘’ Those who believe that they have been slaving away because Dr. Austin Orette has been overseas have no special knowledge or advantage. If they did, where is the result of the slaving? At times like this, all hands must be on deck to drag Nigeria from the precipice. China did it and they succeeded. India is doing it and they are succeeding’’.
The NDC candidate described the Diasporas as a very patriotic group of Nigerians who have contributed immensely to the development of Nigeria.
‘’The remittance of the Diasporas is what is keeping Nigeria’s economy afloat.
He said uninformed people have captured power for plunder and brigandage in Nigeria.
‘’Dr. Orette believes in Nigeria and has love for his people. His mission is that of service to his people. He has no apologies in this regard. He spent his resources in developing and growing APC in his zone. Those who fought him yesterday, while he was doing these, have changed their uniform and have taken over the APC. He did not leave APC; it was APC that left him. He believes he has as much right as anyone at this time to be the next Senator for Delta South. His sincere belief is: If not him, who? And if not now, when?
Those who believe that they cannot vote for Dr. Orette because he is from the diaspora, according to the NDC candidate, are not familiar with his works.
‘’As we move forward to litigate the issues, Dr Orette will have the opportunity to reintroduce himself to his people. If after listening to him and still cannot go beyond prejudice, you can have your choice and continue with the disaster journey of people with limited capacity.
The senatorial hopeful urged the electorate to prioritize performance and accountability over partisan loyalty or sentiment.
‘’The only claim to fame is that they have the opportunity to enrich themselves while the citizens suffer’’
He emphasized visible development projects, effective representation and positive legislative contributions.
