BY  FESTUS AHON

UGHELLI—AHEAD of the 2015 general elections, the Urhobo Nationalists Movement, a pan-Urhobo organisation, has endorsed Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege for the 2015 governorship election, describing him as the only candidate to beat in the Delta State gubernatorial poll.

The group, in a communiqué at the end of its meeting in Ughelli, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state, said: “Ovie Omo-Agege is the only force that can withstand other candidates from any other party in the state,” pointing out that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, cannot afford to lose the state considering the importance of the state, being the economic and political nerve centre of the country.

“If Omo-Agege is given the opportunity to run, he will not only defend his mandate, but will secure victory for the PDP. He is one man that is committed to the Delta project and has the capacity to build on the legacies Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan will leave behind,” he added.

Appealing to all ethnic groups in the state to give their support to the former Secretary to the Delta State Government, the group appealled to the Urhobo nation to support him, describing him as a bridge builder for a sustainable democracy in the state and for the people of the state to reap the dividends of democracy.

“What Deltans are yearning for is good governance which Omo-Agege will deliver to them,” it said, commending Governor Uduaghan for his development drive in the state.