YPP Candidate Hints On What He Will Do In Delta Central If He Emerges

CHIEF Dr. OGHENEOVO EDEWOR is the Senatorial candidate of the Young Progressives Party, YPP, in Delta Central for the 2023 elections.

In this exclusive interview with Oasis Magazine, he hints on the challenges faced by the people of Delta Central and what he will do to solve these problems.

Read on!

Oasis Magazine: CHIEF Dr. OGHENEOVO EDEWOR, nice having you today at Oasis Magazine.

Chief Ovo Edewor: It’s a pleasure.

Oasis Magazine: It is said that your name is gradually turning into a household name in Delta Central and even Delta State at large. For those who don’t know, can you give us a brief history of yourself and background?

Chief Ovo Edewor: My name is Chief Ogheneovo Edewor I am from  Eku City, Ethiope East Loacl Government Area of Delta State. I was born in Enerhen, Uvwie L.G.A, attended both  primary and secondary school in DSC, Aladja, Udu Local Government Area, and I grew up  between Enerhen and Eku during my early years. I later pursued my education in England where I studied Politics and, afterwards, Law. I am also a businessman aspiring to represent my beloved people of Delta Central as their senator come 2023 via the Young Progressives Party, YPP.

Oasis Magazine: What is your vision for this course?

Chief Ovo Edewor: My vision stems from the challenges faced by the people of Delta Central today, especially  the youths. The Urhobo youth do not lack strength or wisdom to be great. What they lack is simply opportunities. All my people want is an opportunity to liberate themselves and their families from economic hardship. They are not lazy and they do not lack innovation but what we lack is simply opportunity. An Urhobo man does not want to beg to eat. It is not in our nature to do so, but lack of opportunity is the challenge. In a society where a graduate from a recognised university is riding keke (tricycle) or an engineering graduate is now a bus driver,  or a lady with an accounting degree from the University is doing POS business because  no opportunity to use her skills, then that society can not grow. The vision for my people is simple;
I see a future for the Urhobo nation where there are industries and they are flourishing. I see a future for the Urhobo nation where graduates are employed and others have access to capital to fund their businesses. I see a future for the Urhobo nation where TRUE unity binds us all as one and “Urhobo Ovwovo” is seen in action and not just in words alone. This is my vision for my people. This is my vision for the Urhobo Nation.

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Oasis Magazine: Why did you join the race? What’s your motivation or inspiration for joining this senatorial race?

Chief Ovo Edewor: I joined this race for several reasons. Above all is my passion to serve my people. It is a great opportunity to truly serve the people of Delta Central Senatorial District and an honour. I believe a great foundation has been laid and we can only build on this to move the Urhobo nation forward.
You have to understand that the Urhobo nation is one of the wealthiest in Nigeria the only problem is we shy away from investing in Urhobo land, for several valid reasons from the issue of “deve” (development fees) insecurity in the land, lack of good roads, epileptic power supply etc , the challenge is to get our people to change this narrative through robust legislation, and engage other foreign investors to see our land as a safe haven to establish their businesses. The opportunities are there we can create jobs for our people, I was on a flight with a Turkish business man and in the course of our discussions he told me how he set of a foam production business in one of the African countries that he has over 1,200 workers working there, he assured me the same can be done in my country. Can you imagine if we have such a factory in Sapele or Abraka or Udu? There is a German firm we are currently in talks with to set up a factory to produce nuts and bolts here in Eku, We are also looking into a full production line in agriculture as well, where we grow our crops, process it, package it, for exportation, our target is strictly job creation and to achieve  this goal the Urhobo Nation needs to think differently. We need to think inwardly and really ask ourselves, “Are we truly ready to fight poverty in our land”?  And if we truly are, are we going to use old tools (or hands) to fight poverty in this century? These are the questions that need to be asked. I represent a new generation,  I understand them, I know their challenges.

It  motivates me to know that things can be better for my people, knowing that my people deserve more. There is no reason why schools in our communities do not have ICT centres or students lack support in universities to pursue their education or primary and secondary school students lack basic learning materials, we are not preparing them for the world of today or the future and these things must change.

Oasis Magazine: What is your message to the good people of Delta Central?

Chief Ovo Edewor: It is very simple. Please, “una’ support me and my party, the Young Progressives Party *”Let’s make Delta Central GREAT AGAIN”!*