Ovie Omo-Agege, the All Progressives Congress (APC)
governorship candidate in Delta state, has expressed optimism about winning the
gubernatorial election.
The deputy senate president spoke with journalists on
Saturday after casting his vote at Ughelli North LGA of the state.
He said despite the reported attacks by supporters of the
opposition in parts of the state, he will win the election.
Omo-Agege also accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of
inciting violence and alleged that “some mischief was going on in Gbaramatu and
Oporoza” communities.
“PDP entered into
this contest with a predetermination to ensure attacks are launched on the
polling units across the states most especially here in Delta central to
destroy the votes,” he said.
“Since morning, we have received reports of those attacks in
Evwreni, Ugheli South. We’ve received the same from Oteri in Ughelli and some
mischief was going on in Gbaramatu and Oporoza.
“Meanwhile, we have been getting security operatives to
respond but it appears that they have been overwhelmed.
“We are here trying
to protect our votes all around the state. But for them, they don’t have votes
to protect. It’s all about violence.”
The lawmaker said the attacks were initiated by the opposition
party to provoke the APC supporters.
“Coming to the polling unit today, I expect that at the end
of the day, I will be declared the winner,” he added.
“The idea is to provoke them so that they fight and there
will be cancellations. Just hang in there. Just come out, cast your vote,
ignore all of the provocations.
“I have decided to
let go and let God. I’m convinced I am going to be declared governor of the
state.”
Omo-Agege, Sheriff Oborevwori of the PDP, and the Labour
Party’s Ken Pela are among the contenders in the governorship election in the
state.
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