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Kogi election: South East Group highlights 25 areas SDP candidate, Ajaka will deliver on if elected

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3 years ago

October 20, 2023

Asocial cultural group, South East Political Enlightenment and Mobilization (SEPEM) has identified 25 area Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate will deliver on if voted the next governor of Kogi state.

Disclosing this to our correspondent in Abuja on Thursday, the Group Secretary, Elder Watts Okonkwo noted that it is on the premise of these very 25 strong mandates they have decided to endorse and fully support the candidacy of Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka.

In addition, the group maintained that with Alhaji Ajaka solid seven-point agenda, which includes Security, Economy, Health, Agriculture, Education, Tourism and Infrastructural development, he aligns with SEPEM’s 33 points development blueprint for the transformation of Kogi state.

“That is why we endorse him as the next governor of the state and urge all Kogites and residents to come out en masse to cast their votes for him in the November 11, 2023 gubernatorial election.

SEPEM identifies the 25 strong points as:

Employment generation
Poverty eradication
Agricultural development
Healthcare improvement
Education advancement
Youth empowerment
Women inclusion
Sustainable infrastructure development
Security enhancement
Socio-economic and cultural integration
Internally generated revenue boost
Tourism promotion
Human capital development
Energy solutions
Climate change mitigation
Child and vulnerable protection
Governance transparency and accountability
Anti-corruption crusade
Judicial reform
Technological advancement
Public service transformation
Trade and investment promotion
Peaceful coexistence
Minority rights protection
Positive leadership exemplification.

“We call on all Kogites and residents to support Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka and put their trust in him as the most qualified candidate to lead Kogi state to unparalleled growth and transformation.

“We also confer on him the title, ‘Nwanne Di na MBA ndigbo’, which translates to ‘Brother with a clear vision for the Igbo people’ because his agenda aligns with SEPEM’s vision for the development of the south-east geopolitical zone.

“We see this endorsement as a clarion call to save our children and future generations. Let us all come out on November 11, 2023, and vote for Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka as the next governor of Kogi state.

Elder Watts Okonkwon ended with a notable quote from Dr Marcus Garvey which says,

“The survival of a community lies not only on what the people have, but very much more importantly on the critical selection of one with proven intergrity, tested administrative and mental acumen and also perspicacity of the mind to be able to harness and also skilfully control what the people for the development of his community,”

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Delta North Senate: Victor Ochei Says He’ll Respond at the Appropriate Time

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3 weeks ago

April 27, 2026

The Gleamer

Cyril Ogar

Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has declared that he will respond to growing calls for him to contest the Delta North Senatorial seat at the appropriate time.

Ochei made the statement on Saturday while featuring on the Arise TV Global Sports Programme, where he acknowledged increasing appeals from constituents and political stakeholders urging him to join the race for the senatorial position.

Ochei who is the President of Nigeria Tennis Federation, NTF said the demand for his candidacy is a reflection of the confidence people have in his leadership capacity and track record of service.

“There have been calls from the people for me to run for the Delta North Senatorial seat, and at the appropriate time, I will respond accordingly,” Ochei said.

He, however, assured that any future political ambition would not conflict with his present responsibilities as President of the Nigerian Tennis Federation, emphasizing that public service and sports development have always gone hand in hand throughout his career.

“My love and tennis and the growth of sports remains unwavering. Politics and sports development are not mutually exclusive. I have always used every platform available to empower young people and promote excellence,” he stated.

Ochei highlighted his long-standing passion for sports, recalling that even as a lawmaker in Delta State, he invested heavily in youth development through various sporting initiatives, including the sponsorship of wheelchair basketball athletes in Nigeria.

He revealed that he personally supported athletes and teams to participate in international competitions, including sponsorship efforts aimed at helping Nigerian talents compete on the global stage in countries such as Algeria, South Africa, Germany and Brazil.

Beyond national interventions, Ochei noted that he has consistently sustained grassroots sports through his annual Village Unity Cup competition, a tournament designed to foster peace, unity and youth engagement in his community.

In a bold move to create lasting opportunities for young talents, he said he also established a stadium and sports development centre where emerging athletes can be discovered, nurtured and trained to professional standards.

Observers say Ochei’s comments may further fuel speculation over the Delta North Senatorial contest, while also underscoring his determination to leave a lasting legacy in both politics and sports administration.

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