A group under the auspices, Agege New Delta Model (ANDEM) during the weekend, drummed support for the Deputy President of the Senate , Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, as the next governor of Delta State come 2023.
The group said the reason for the support is because it is determined to change the political narrative of the state in 2023,
The Convener of ANDEM, Pastor Edewor Egedegbe stated this during the unveiling of the group at Okuokoko Community, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta.
Egedegbe said that the state had remained underdeveloped since it’s creation 30 years ago.
In his address of welcome, Egedegbe said that the trajectory political representation in Delta was characterised with mass failure, insincerity and other anti-human vices that had continued to plague the state.
“Today is a day to unveil the structure that will birth a new Delta on June 12, 2023. It is a day meant to unveil the process of enthroning governor Ovie Omo-Agege on June 12, 2023.
“Today is a decision making day for the foot sodiers of Omo-Agege and crusaders of good governance to invade all nooks and crannies of the state.
“To evangelise on the need to bring on board a new government of progressives that will change our lives for better. We desire more than ever before.
“There is need for aggressive grassroot mobilisation, sensitisation and education to promote events and programs that amplifies distinguished Omo-Agege’s achievement as a leading answer to addressing several challenges in Delta.
“This project is concieved to promote inclusive good governance where the voice of the people will be heard,” he said.
Egedegbe urged the leadership in Delta to stop looting the wealth of the state under the guise of invisible projects.
“Every missing Kobo at the fullness of time shall be accounted for,” Egedegbe said.
Responding, Mr Monday Itoghor, Senior Legislative Aide to Omo-Agege thanked the group and urged them to armed themselves with their voters cards.
“Go and register and also have your voters card ready. The youth constitute the greatest proportion of the electorates.
“Elections are won from the grassroot, carryout grassroot mobilisation,” Itoghor advised.
