As the search for a credible governorship candidate for 2023 election in Delta State are being intensified, opinion poll has favours, Sir. Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, Permanent Secretary (PS) Government House and Protocol as the most capable person for the job.
According to a statement made available to press at the weekend by a social-cultural and political network that is focused on good and quality leadership, ‘Deltans Live Matter’ and endorsed by its coordinator, Mr. Christian Moses Abeh, the Permanent Secretary Government House and Protocol; Sir. Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, scored 52% votes of the total 100% of the sampling.
In a sample survey gotten from civil servants, political appointees and notable persons in the present administration, based on their assessment to the individual, and how they have impacted positively in the lives of people with the little resources they have using nine Permanent Secretaries as case study, Gbegbeje show a distance lead among them.
The result of the sampling as indicated in the press statement showed; Sir. Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, PS Government House and Protocol as having 52% votes, Mr. Ede Austin Oghoro, PS Basic and Secondary Education, 16% votes, Mr Bernard Okonta, PS Science and Technology, 10% votes, Comrade Samuel Dietake, PS SSG Office, 8% votes, Mrs Joy Enwa, PS Ministry of Finance/A-G of the State, 5% votes, Mrs. Angalare Prest Umukoro, PS Culture and Tourism 3% votes, Mr Fred Isume, PS Economic Planning, 3% votes, Mr Friday Anazia, Director Culture and Tourism, 2% votes while Mr. Robert Oviri, Director of Finance and Accounts, Economic Planning got 1% votes.
“Following the recent publications concerning the next Governor of our dear state, Deltans nominated the civil servants as possible successor of our state Governor in 2023.
According to their remarks, these persons have touched lives in several ways, and they believe if given them the opportunity to serve at that level they will build on the legacies of past administrations and transform our state to a world class destination like Dubai.
“The votes were gotten from civil servants, political appointees and notable persons in the present administration, and it is based on their access to the individual, and how they have impacted positively in the lives of people with the little resources they have.
They noted that, the civil servants will run a government with human face if given the opportunity to serve at that level, considering the wonders they are performing in helping the incumbent governor to deliver on his promises to Deltans.
While thanking the people who voted and contributed to the realisation of this project in the nearest future, “we also implored them to join us in appealing to these persons voted for to as a matter of urgency declare their interests for the governorship seat of our state without fear, for we are going to communicate to the governor and other stakeholders of the development.
“It is Deltans that will choose who will govern them with the support of the incumbent governor. Any of these civil servants will build on the legacies of his or her predecessors and equally take our state to a greater heights.”