Urhobo Leaders Of Thought under the aegis of Ja R’Urhobo 2023 (Urhobo Y’Oteri) has released criteria and schedules for the selection of the best candidate to represent Urhobo in the 2023 Delta Governorship election.
The Group Oja R’Urhobo 2023 is a strategic group of Urhobos comprising Urhobo traditional leaders, members of the Urhobo Progress Union and a conglomeration of Urhobo associations and intelligentsia with the objective of ensuring that an Urhobo of Delta Central becomes the Governor of Delta State in 2023.
In a press statement titled, “The Best Delta State Governorship Candidate For 2023” signed by Arc. (Dr.) Chief. O. C. Majoroh, Chief Francis Ifie, Olorogun Edoreh Agbah, Chief Dr. Cecilia Ibru and nineteen other members made available to Urhobotoday.com the Group once again reminded the aspirants about the set of criteria for the selection of the best candidate to represent Urhobo which are as follows, “Shall have global & national reach that will be beneficial to Delta State, Offer the best development agenda/manifesto for Delta State, Possess commensurate knowledge relevant to the job at hand and comparable to past Governors from other parts of Delta State including neighbouring States, proven administrative cum political experience, competence/track record across a wide spectrum, Impeccable character and integrity and Combine Pan-Delta Disposition and Urhobo patriotism”
Following verifiable evidence of candidates who have already picked forms for the primary election for both PDP and APC , the Group announced the schedule for the screening and evaluation process to narrow down to the best candidate to represent Urhobo.
“The processes are as follows:
1. Know Your Candidate (KYC): A public call for information on the candidate based on their CV, profile and antecedents. Pls send your information about the Candidates to: candidate@ojarurhobo.org.ng
2. Public Virtual Debate: A webinar scheduled for Sunday, April 17th, 2022 by 6 pm via Zoom to be live-streamed on FB, Youtube and Twitter. An independent panel shall moderate the Webinar and engage the aspirants.
3. Public Opinion Poll: An independent Opinion Poll to be conducted on the candidates commencing from Monday, April 18th, 2022 till Sunday, April 24th, 2022. The details shall be made public shortly,” the statement read.
The statement further explained that the key focus of the debate will be centred on Education & Technology, Security & Governance, Agriculture & Healthcare, Infrastructure development, Economic Development, Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Youth Development.
It further revealed that the panellist for the debate who were chosen and verified through an independent process which also included an opinion poll are
- Dr. Charles Apoki – Medical Doctor, Clergyman, Author, School Proprietor, Farmer and globally acclaimed mentor,
- Dr. Cecilia Ibru – Chancellor, Michael & Cecilia Ibru University,
- Dr. Irene Akpofure – Global Human Resources/Recruitment Consultant,
- Dr. Peter Igho – Veteran Broadcaster, Producer, Entrepreneur and
- Mr. Abraham Ogbodo – Former Editor of the Guardian Newspaper, Entrepreneur
The Group advised all the aspirants to use this process to sell their manifestoes to the parties’ delegates and indeed all Deltans.
