DELTA: I’M BACK ON MY FEET – OCHEI

Vanguard Report

ERSTWHILE Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly and a governorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Victor Ochei, in a session with Vanguard’s senior editors ventilates on his recent political experiences, his resurrection and vision for Delta State. Excerpts:
WHY did you describe yourself as Speaker Emeritus?

In the history of Delta State, I remain the only speaker who resigned and it (resignation) was read on the floor of the House. Every other speaker was either impeached or finished his tenure. I remain the only speaker, who resigned voluntarily.

I gave my reasons for resigning and the reasons were accepted. I gave way for a new leadership to emerge having contributed my quota. I feel a bit immodest to say I performed, but those who followed my era would attest to the kind of innovation I brought to the House.

Today, Delta State House of Assembly can rank among the best in the country and can compete with any other legislative house globally.

OCHEI: I’M NOT AFRAID OF ANOINTED CANDIDATE

Former Delta State House of Assembly Speaker Hon. Victor Ochei is a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant. He spoke with reporters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on his ambition, zoning and preparations for primaries.  

What is your position on the zoning of the governorship to Ndokia aresa, Delta North District? 

Delta North is one entity and you cannot excise a part of it and say they cannot run for governor. For whatever reason, why do you want to do that? Why would you say we are zoning to the North, but this part will not benefit from it? Are they from another part of the state? Are they third-class citizens in the senatorial zone where they come from? It doesn’t make sense and I can tell you that Governor Uduaghan will never say that .

OCHEI: ME, STOLE N27BN IPP MONEY? NEVER

Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, an engineer by profession, is the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly. When DOMINIC ADEWOLE met him in Asaba, he did not only reveal the secret of what made him tick in the House, he also cleared the air on the allegation of N27 billion fraud rocking the oil-rich state’s Independent Power Plant in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area.

Mr. Speaker, how has it been as the number three man in Delta State?

First, I am grateful to God, it’s been peaceful, interesting, and a learning field. Most importantly, it has also been a place where you develop friendship and cordiality and the experience is a wonderful one.

What is the secret of being the longest serving Delta Speaker?

The first thing I consider most important in keeping your seat as a Speaker is to be transparent.     CONTINUE>>>>>

DELTA 2015: YES, I SUPPORT POWER SHIFT — OCHEI

ENGINEER Victor Ochei is the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly. In this interview, he speaks on issues ranging from power shift, the activities of the State Assembly, especially in relation to the 2014 Appropriation bill. Excerpts:

Recently, the Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, presented the 2014 budget proposals to the Delta State House of Assembly. What will be the factors that will guide your speedy action in this respect?

2015 GOVERNORSHIP: IT’S TIME FOR DELTA NORTH –OCHEI

Victor Onyekachi Ochei is the speaker of Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA). As part of activities marking the second anniversary of the fifth assembly, Ochei, a chemical engineer by training who has been in the business of law-making since 2003, spoke to Charles Okogene, on sundry issues in the state. Excerpts:

Can you assess the performance of Delta State House of Assembly under your speakership?

So far it has been satisfactory. As a presiding officer, I sit down to preside over the arguments either for or against and then rule, but in the past two years I have seen vibrancy, very robust arguments and deep thinking emanating from the floor. I have seen people become very conscious of their environment and things going on around them which have direct bearing on their constituents. I can tell you that a lot has improved on what we used to have in the house of assembly. In this fifth assembly, we have a crop of new entrants who are very willing and eager to learn. They buckle up very well and I can tell you that in my assessment from the plenary and other committee assignments, they have done well and we could not have wished for anything better than what we have now. Anything beyond this would have been excellent mark, but I don’t want to sound immodest. I want to remain with the fact that we have done well.

“I AM A PHILANTHROPIST BY NATURE” – VICTOR OCHEI

The Speaker of Delta state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei bares his mind on myriad of national issues, including politics, security and the Anioma call to governance, in this interview conducted by Huhuonline.com Publisher, Emmanuel Emeke Asiwe and Editor, Albert Ograka.

Huhuonline.com : Who is Victor Ochei, What makes him thick? You are still a businessman and also speaker of the House of Assembly. How are you able to balance these two ropes and how are you thus far been able to avoid conflict of interests in terms of business plan (doing business with the state) and still being the head of the state Assembly?

WE WANT DELTANS TO PARTAKE IN LAWMAKING PROCESS – SPEAKER

The Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, in this interview with KOLA NIYI-EKE, speaks on issues relating to the state legislature under his watch, including its relationship with the executive arm. He also discusses how his leadership has been able to carry along opposition lawmakers and get them to join it in pursuing a common purpose.