By Christopher Njoku

ASABA—The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Crusaders has commended the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on the appointment of Mr. Ovie Agas as Secretary to the Delta State Government, SSG.

The group in a statement made available to newsmen shortly after the new SSG was sworn in Asaba said the appointment was a reflection of the caliber of persons available to work with the new administration.

President of the group, Prince Suru Diden, while underlining the preparedness of PDP Crusaders to partner with the new administration, said the era of “monkey dey work, Baboon dey chop” are long gone and urged the new SSG to see his appointment as an opportunity to contribute to the development of the State.

Earlier, the Publicity Secretary of the group, Michael Tidi had stressed that the appointment was made based on competence as the governor believe that Agas can add value to his government.

His words: “I heartily commend our dear Governor on the choice of SSG in the person of Rt. Hon. Ovie Agas. I have known Agas as a focused, brilliant and hardworking gentleman Delta State can boast of. He is coming to the position of SSG with a robust knowledge of the workings of government.”