Traditional rulers in Isoko ethnic nationality in Delta State have endorsed the immediate past governor of the state and senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Delta South, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, for the Senate seat in next month’s National Assembly election. The monarchs, however, said Uduaghan’s endorsement was on his personal capacity and not because he is the APC candidate for the election. Speaking for traditional rulers in Isoko South in Oleh, His Royal Majesty, Anthony Ovrawah, Omogha 1, the Odio-Ologbo of Oleh, said Uduaghan has the blessings and support of the royal fathers for the Senate seat. The Odio-Ologbo of Oleh, who spoke in Isoko Language during the visit on Wednesday, noted that: “Uduaghan has the blessings and support of Isoko nation for the senatorial seat. You’re somebody that fought for the traditional rulers and the sanctity of our culture.”“We (traditional rulers) in Delta State will not forget you in a hurry.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 23, 2019 21:11 UTC