The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flag-bearer for Isoko Federal Constituency, Engr. Jonathan Ukodikho has dismissed the ambition of two contestants for the same seat, namely Dr. Sylvester Onoyona and Mr. Fineboy Ebegware, who are running on the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) respectively.
Speaking in an interview during the week, he said the aspiration of the two men cannot stop him as the PDP candidate from coasting to victory.
He said inter-alia: “Where are the structures of the two parties you just mentioned. They are not on ground. They are merely making noise which is the nature of politics. Come February 25, you will know that the PDP is still the dominant party.”
He added, “As far as I am concerned, I am the only one in the race when you look at their antecedents viz-a-viz mine. What have they done and how did those achievements enhance the well-being of our people. Whoever is seeking to better the life of a group of people should first show how well he had improved his own life!
“Some of them are jobless without professional background, no visible means of livelihood! I am sorry to say so! What vision do they have to address the lamentable situation of our federal constituency? Anyone could have a doctoral degree but it may not translate to a vision of self-growth, personal achievement and impactful community development.
“Those people are not contenders! We are not bothered about them. What we are doing now is familiarizing ourselves with Isoko people because after election, I will still reach them.”
Asked about the support base for his candidacy, he said he had the support of a broad spectrum of the people in Isoko Nation.
“I can tell you that more than 85 per cent of Isoko elite are behind this ticket. Between 80 and 90 per cent of religious bodies are also behind me. More than 80 percent of the cultural institutions are behind this ticket. So, how are they going to defeat me? It is not possible”, he stated.
