Stop Blame Game, Take Responsibility – Uduaghan

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has cautioned leaders in the country to stop the “blame game” but take full responsibility and play active roles in the battle against terrorism.

Dr. Uduaghan said this at the 2014 Democracy Day celebration which was marked with solemn inter-denominational church service in Asaba, where prayers were offered for the peace, unity of the country, and release of the abducted female students of the Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State.

He took a swipe at those who claimed that sponsors and members of the dreaded terrorists group, Boko Haram was faceless, emphasizing that it was impossible for someone not to know who knew someone who knew members of the Boko Haram sect.

The Governor’s speech was laced with his personal efforts towards ensuring that aggrieved militants sheath their swords in Delta State,  asserting that everyone has to be involved in solving the problem of Boko Haram and leaders have to take responsibility at the national and state levels rather than pass the buck.

He urged every leader in the country especially those in the northern part of the country to be personally involved in seeking lasting solution to the Boko Haram menace, observing that one cannot stay in the country and allow some people to overrun the country while one stays aloof.

While assuring that his administration will continue to be proactive towards ensuring the peace and security of the people, the

Governor urged all political aspirants not to overheat the polity as they prepare for the 2015 general elections, stating that his administration was determined to midwife a violent-free transition to another administration.

Dr. Uduaghan reiterated that power belonged to God and that he had no influence over who would succeed him or win the Governorship Election, warning that one should not kill to attain political position.

He advised that eight years is not as long as one imagine, so, if one must destroy because he/she cannot wait for eight years, one will not only be destroying oneself but the whole system, calling for prayers and cooperation of Deltans as his administration winds down on its activities.

Delivering a sermon with the theme, “What the Lord started through you must be completed,” Revd. Fr. Mario Dibie said in life, one was confronted by eight oppositions, which included: spiritual, ancestral, marital, financial, social, psychological, academic and physical but all could be surmounted when he/she returned to God, exercise faith in Him and allow the Spirit of God to envelop him.

Prayers were offered for President Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, Nigeria, Delta State, the South South region as well as for the release of the abducted Chibok girls.

Delta State Government Press Release