He said the bill proposing the establishment of the federal university of Agriculture, Aboh, has been passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, awaiting assent by President Muhammadu Buhari.
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The Governorship candidate of the APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, who received a rousing welcome in the various Wards visited, told jubilant supporters in Aniocha South that when elected he would resolve the persistent water problem in the council area
He said; “We are here to unveil our campaign structures; we are here to show our commitment that Urhobo nation is with and we are going to work assiduously to ensure that he is delivered by Urhobo nation. We are standing solidly behind the election of the Delta State PDP Governorship Candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. We are going to make our little contributions towards his election as the next Governor of the state”.
Also Speaking, “the governorship candidate, Mr. Immanuel Edijala who was accompanied by his lovely wife and host of his large entourage advice party chieftains and faithfuls that his power agenda is sufficient for every one in Delta and beyond.
According to him, “no sane person in Nigeria wants to vote APC again as Nigerians are suffering under the APC-led administration. You are aware that Nigeria is now the Headquarters of poverty in the world, courtesy of the APC-led Federal Government. We are aware that our currency is gradually becoming mere tissue paper. A Dollar today is almost =N=1000.
“Our support for Asiwaju Tinubu is not because he is perfect. Our support for Asiwaju is because of his proven excellent track record as a people person who can consolidate on the gains of the present, drive inclusive growth, and lead our country to become more prosperous. The Tinubu/Shettima ticket is the most experienced and the most progressive combination available on the ballot”, he said.
“We are very sure of victory in the forthcoming general elections, but we want to win massively. I must say that I am so excited to see all our leaders here today. I am a happy man and I am proud of my people. In the next life, I want to come back as an Okpe man. The acceptance is organic. The Mercy of God has brought me thus far and hopefully, I will be the next Governor of Delta State”.
Their absence today may not be unconnected with the wrangling in the party as another source also disclosed that some key members of the PDP has vowed to stand firmly behind their principal, Edevbie
Addressing the committee, the Ughelli North Local Government campaign coordinator, Barr Samuel Marierie disclosed that the campaign committee for the local government, which according to him was over 1800 persons, had to be splits into two, Ughelli Constituency I and Ughelli Constituency II since it had two candidates contesting the State Assembly seats in the local government.
In a statement available to journalists, the group’s spokesperson, Pere Jackson Zuokumo, disclosed that, this call has become auspicious, in view of Omo-Agege’s preference for the outdated list which had his preferred candidate, Bernard Okumagba, his kinsman as the prospective Managing Director of the interventionist organisation