There are strong indications that the All Progressives Congress, APC and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State, are wooing Mr. Dickson Oarhe, as they are mounting pressure for him to defect and join their parties ahead of the February general elections.

Oarhe, who emerged consensus candidate of Social Democratic Party, SDP, at its primary election held on November 29, 2014 for the House of Representatives, Owan federal constituency, Edo State, it was gathered, is presently being asked by his party to step down for another aspirant.

It was learned that the APC and PDP are likely to cash in on this situation, in view of the fact that SDP has strong showing with Oarhe as its candidate in Owan federal constituency going by existing rotational formula that favours the turn of an Owan West Local Government Area candidate.

In a chat, yesterday, Oarhe declined knowledge of such moves by the two political parties, saying that he strongly believes in his party and his determination to remain a loyal party faithful.

He said: “It is clear that SDP will sweep out APC and PDP to win all elective positions in Edo North based on our party’s social-welfare manifesto and the credibility of our candidates.”