2019: OGHARA EYEING A FEDERAL SEAT, SAYS OFA

One of the foremost political leaders in Oghara Community, Chief Henry Ofa has disclosed that his kinsmen are currently gearing up to occupy one of the federal legislative positions in Nigeria. 

Ofa, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State, said the decision is a proactive measure to correct the series of poor representation which the concerned constituents have received on the floor of the National Assembly. 

"I will not tell you the positions we are targeting now, but I can assure you that come 2019, Oghara will certainly contest for one of the federal legislative seats", the former DESOPADEC Commissioner told newsmen in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State. 

He added: “When you look around our constituency, you will find no viable project being executed by those representing us at the National Assembly; not even a functional constituency office that people can visit to address relevant issues. 

Chief Henry Ofa addressing newsmen 

“That is a deliberate act of misrepresentation that has to be stopped through the ballot and I am convinced that Oghara is eminently qualified to produce a leader that will bring out purposeful leadership to the masses".

He said the Ethiope West Local Government Area, particularly Oghara community, is notable for working hard to legitimately poll the winning votes during national assembly elections, regretting that some politicians have jettisoned their promises after enjoying the support of the masses to climb the seat of power.

“The situation is very clear; you cannot enjoy the support of the people only to dump them when you have achieved your aim.

"We need a more vibrant and viable representation on the floor of the National Assembly and I am sure that at all legitimate costs, Oghara is prepared to contest for and win one of the federal legislatives seats”, he stressed.