Edo state stakeholders in the Political Economy of the Nigerian
federation send forth Hon Bar Mike Igini The INEC REC Edo state @ INEC
Headquarters Benin attended by top security Brass of Edo state,
commanders of the Army , Navy, Air force, Civil Defense, EDO CP, IPAC
Chairman Prince Frank Ukonga, comrade Ojezua APC Chairman Edo State,
Victor Ogba NCP Chairman, Tracy Agol PPN Chairperson, Hon Egwavon
Chairman AA,the media, all stalwarts of INEC, civil right groups and the
shakers and movers of Edo state political economy... It was a well
attended sent forth for a great INEC REC and it was unanimous that the
contributions of Edo INEC REC to the development of democracy in Nigeria
and in particular is spectacular, tremendous as Barrister Igini
transformed the democratic and political landscape of Edo state to a new
light of greater status and repeated the feat of having the best
ellection status of Edo state as in the July 2012 polls adjudged the
best election in Nigeria...the 2015 general polls of Edo state is an
improvement over the 2012 record... and we all the citezens of Edo state
and all the chairmen of political parties of Edo state on their behalf,
I Prince Frank Ukonga the chairman of IPAC Edo state/ Inter Party
Advisory council, thank Hon Barrister Igini for his meritorious service
to Edo state and we recommend him for higher offices in the Nigerian
federation.
Long live Edo State, Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria
Prince Frank Ukonga
chairman IPAC Edo state / south south Region
below is an excerpts of the speach of H.E. Prince frank Ukonga
delivered on the occasion of sent forth of the Edo INEC REC in Benin
city Edo state of Nigeria @ INEC Headquarters on the 11/June 2015
The speech delivered on behalf of Inter Party advisory Council
[IPAC] by the chairman IPAC Edo State at
the sent forth ceremony organized for the outgoing Edo state INEC REC Hon Bar.
Mike Igini on Thursday, June 11th 2015 at Edo state INC Headquarters Benin
Auchi Road , Benin City
Our Drar Out going INEC RC, Hon. Bar. Mike Igini.
Our treasured INEC
staffs Edo state INEC,
Security Agencies here represented,
Gentlemen/ women of the Press,
Members of the Political
class Present,
Distinguish Ladies and Gentlemen,
We the members of Edo start IPAC feel highly honored to be
part of this important occasion organized today to sent forth a man of high repute,
a REC of RECs, an honest, upright, dedicated inspiring and highly organized
mortal in the personality of Bar Mike Igini.
As members chairman of various rgistered political parties
on ground in Edo state and also members of Edo state IPAC- a body comprising
all registered political parties in Nigeria that was midwife by INEC and
international bodies under the auspices of UNDP to collaborate with INEC in monitoring
and regulating the country’s Political process, we are privileged to come in
contact with him in the curse of th build u[p towards the conduct of the
2015 set of elections in Edo state.
Indeed right form January 2015 when he reported for duty in Edo state to the
period immediately preceding the elections in March/ April 2015, we do know
that he organized several forums to sensitize political gladiators, civil
society organizations, Security operatives, and other relevant groups /
personalities in the state on the mode of conduct of the elections. W also recalls
that even in other similar occasions organized by the National Orientation
agency [NOA] and the Nigerian Police Bar Mike Igini was also physically present
to do the needful. And we did observed that aside the inspiring oratorical
prowess borne out of his personal bent and conviction with which he delivered
his speeches, one recurring decimal in all talks was the desire by INEC in Edo
state under his watch to deliver credible free, and acceptable and peaceful
elections in the state.
Today we can all flash back and nod with satisfaction that this rear gem
of a personality especially in the contrast of contemporary day Nigeria
actually matched words with action in delivering on promises. We also want to
specifically note that the deligencd dwtermination and sincerity of purpose,
with which he carried out his duties in this regard, could be seen in his
physical presence in flash points Areas like in Orhiomwon LGA where he
personally had to monitor and put things in proper shape. Little surprise that
for the first time in Edo state relatively fewer electoral cases are in electoral
Petition tribunals. Tis to us in IPAC, is
one and perhaps the most ranked measuring rod to adjudged Bar Mike Igini, as a jolly good fellow who
came to Edo state, saw, shaped events ,conquered and is leaving an indelible
mark behind.. An indelible mark in the sands of time.
We do also appreciate the fact that h could not have been able to accomplish
these marvelous feats all alone as we use the opportunity to recognize and give
kudos to all INEC staffs in Edo state, relevant agencies, the civil societies
organizations, the Press, and importantly th security agencies under the
effective coordination of the Nigerian Police for the notable roles all of them
to make the conduct of a highly successful set of elections in Edo state. We thank
you all most sincerely for your immense contributions geared at sustaining and
deepening our democracy, and in the process ensuring that votes of the people
count.
All the same we cannot conclude this speech without once again
acknowledging Bar Mike Igini for the sense of direction and the inspiring leadership
hr provided towards ensuring a credible, free, fair, acceptable and peaceful
2015 elections in do state. Left alone we of Edo state IPAC and indeed all th good
peoples of Edo state would have selfishly wanted you to still continue to serve here because
of your outstanding performance, but we want to believe that God almighty is
taking you for higher service elsewhere especially as we know that you are a
performer anytime, any day, anywhere. And with personalities like your
honorable self around in INEC we see democracy being more deepening in Nigeria.
We pray for the best for you and your family always, Just as we wish that God
would continue to strengthen and bless you
Thank you All
Prince Frank Ukonga
Chairman Edo IPAC
