Leading politicians in Delta State on Thursday gathered in Sapele to perfect strategies towards ensuring the emergence of the Chairman of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Dr. Ngozi Olejeme as the next governor of the state.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are building critical alliances with the various communities. We are dialoguing with bigwigs in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). We are talking with opinion leaders, influencers in Delta State and prominent Deltans abroad. We are in touch with traditional rulers, youth leaders, professionals and others. Olejeme will scale through the primary as well as win the main election\u201d the leaders said.<\/p>\n
The governorship ambition of Dr. Olejeme has the support of key leaders in the country, particularly in Delta State.<\/p>\n
The leaders advised Deltans at home and abroad to be guided by wisdom in deciding the next governor of the state.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued after the meeting by the Chairman, Delta Political Forum (DPF), Chief James Oki, the leaders described Dr. Olejeme as an embodiment of political excellence, development and kindness.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want a dynamic and resourceful governor in 2015; a governor with vision, a governor that will analyze and synthesize Delta\u2019s political, social and economic problems; a governor that can provide jobs, unite the people, bring pride to education and provide good roads throughout the state\u201d.<\/p>\n
They commended the NSITF boss for her achievements.<\/p>\n
\u201cOlejeme has excelled in the public sector. She has the energy and will power to turn things around. She will inspire Deltans to attain greater heights\u201d.<\/p>\n
The leaders also described some governorship aspirants as political jobbers.<\/p>\n
\u201cOlejeme\u2019s sterling qualities stand her out among the pack\u201d.<\/p>\n
They enjoined politicians in the state to adhere strictly to democratic tenets.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is need for the tolerance of other people\u2019s points of views if politics must become a healthy game\u201d they advised.<\/p>\n
DPF is a political movement striving for the enthronement of accountable and responsible government in the state.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are guided by merit, fairness and acceptability. We will put everything at our disposal to ensure that Olejeme emerges as governor of the state\u201d the leaders added.<\/p>\n
More than 30 heavyweights in politics attended, including local government and councillorship aspirants.<\/p>\n
EBIRERI HENRY OVIE<\/p>\n
DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATION<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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