Comrade Steven Luke Questions Timing of Ogorugba’s Book Distribution, Says Education Should Not Be Politicised
The Convener of No Jobman for Governor 2023, Comrade Steven Luke, has criticised the Executive Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Area, Hon. (Elder) Prince Godwin Ogorugba, over the planned distribution of a large quantity of books and learning materials bearing the photographs of Him and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Speaking in Ozoro, Comrade Steven Luke acknowledged that providing books and other learning materials to pupils is a commendable initiative that can help support education and reduce the financial burden on parents. Reports indicate that the council plans to distribute more than 32,000 notebooks and writing materials across 43 public primary schools in Isoko North. However, Comrade Luke questioned the timing of the initiative, arguing that its proximity to the 2027 general elections could create the perception that the exercise has a political motive. According to him, The distribution of books to schoolchildren is a good...