The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with
the Governor of Delta state, Governor Okowa over the death of his highly revered father, Pa Arthur Okowa.
The in a statement released on Thursday 28th January 2021, by it’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, described the death of Pa Arthur Okowa as “a huge blow not only to the Okowa family, but also to Delta State and the nation at large, particularly as he exited the stage at this time when the state and our nation need his prayers, wise counsel and encouragement the most.
Pa Arthur Okowa was a patriotic Nigerian and shining example of honesty, hard work, humility and love, who committed his active years to the good of humanity and the service of God
Though we mourn, we found comfort in the fact that Pa Arthur Okowa ran a good race before God, lived a fulfilled life and bequeathed to us a statesman in Governor Okowa, whose commitment to the welfare and development of his state, our party and our nation at large, has been outstanding.
The PDP consoles Governor Okowa and the entire Okowa family, the Owa-Alero kindred as well as the people of Delta state and prays God to grant us the fortitude to bear this huge loss” the statement said.