By John Dugbe / Special Correspondent, Ughelli
Urhobo ethnic nationality have vowed to take their destiny in their own hand by ensuring that justice and equity prevail in 2015 governorship election in Delta State.
President-General, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU), Chief Joe Omene, who made this declaration when he spoke to newsmen at his country home, Mosogar, in the Ethiope West Local Government area of the state, threatened that the over one million Urhobo population will vote for an Urhobo man who emerges as governorship candidate of any political party.
According to him, the Uvwiamuge’s declaration by the Urhobo nation to support any Urhobo person contesting the governorship election still stands, adding, “There is nothing that can change that position”.
He said Delta Central Senatorial District which is mainly Urhobo area with eight local government areas is being oppressed by other two senatorial districts.
Asked why the union decided to add the third political party which is Labour Party, Omene explained that initially both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) were not forth coming until recently.
On why he was confident of Urhobo getting the governorship position in 2015, Omene noted, “Democracy or election is a game of number and Urhobo has the numerical strength”.
While pledging Urhobo people support for President Goodluck Jonathan in his second term bid the UPU leader noted that the President should also support Urhobo in their quest to rule the state.
“Urhobo sees Mr. President as their brother and son; we will soon organise a rally of solidarity for Mr. President because he has really achieved a lot for the people of this country,” stressed the Urhobo leader.
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