As the 2015 general elections draw closer, a PDP chieftain, Hon. Tam Odogwu, has moved to mobilise Ijaws in Delta State to massively vote candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Odogwu who solicited the support of his Ijaw kinsmen at Warri, Delta State, said it was high time for the Ijaws in the state to work together to ensure the victory of the PDP in their local government areas and to join hands with other well meaning Deltans to move the state forward.

Odogwu said: “Delta State has been a political entity with stability and development since the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took over the reins of governance.

“With the enormous development and determination demonstrated by the Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, Deltans have not been left behind in the democratic dividends he has brought to the state.

“The party primaries in the state have also produced credible governorship candidate, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa and his running mate, Mr. Kingsley Otuaro. These are men of proven integrity and ready to take the state to greater heights.

“The two democrats will surely consolidate on the current development in the state as their manifesto has indicated holistic infrastructural and human capital development.

“That is why I am mobilising strong support and massive votes of Ijaws in the state for the PDP governorship candidate, Sen. Okowa, which I assure him and his running mate, Mr. Otuaro that they will get the block votes of all Ijaws.”

Meanwhile, Odogwu who acknowledged the role played by one of Delta State development stakeholder and leader of ex-agitators, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, (a.k.a G.O.C Tompolo) for his contributions in stabilising the political atmosphere in the state described him as a pillar of Delta politics.

“It is worth commending of the strategic role played by this worthy son of Delta State and pillar in the state’s politics, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a G.O.C Tompolo.

“Every Deltan can attest to this fact that Tompolo has shown that he is a lover of democracy and peace, which he has done everything to ensure Delta State remains the most peaceful state in the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.

“I urge Ijaws and all Deltans to support him and encourage his dogged determination and resolve to ensure the state remains united and focused, because he will still do more for the entire well being of the state,” he added.