The people of Old Bende Progressive Union (OBPU) in Abia South zone and members of a pro-democracy group, Concerned Advocate for Good Governance (CAGG) have adopted Dr. Sampson Uchechukwu Ogah as their sole candidate for the 2015 governorship election.

The people, during a grand reception/awards at Hills Hotel Ogbor Hill, Aba, on the outskirts of Aba, also presented an award to the governorship aspirant for his humanitarian and philanthropic gestures.

The chairman of the group, Elder Jonah Mba, in an address on the occasion, said they were supporting Ogah’s candidature not only as their son, but because they have the conviction that he is the right candidate that will deliver the dividends of democracy to the people.

According to Mba, the people of Old Bende were optimistic that with the wealth of experience Ogah has garnered, he was not going to let the people of the area down.

In a motion moved by Hon. Darlington Onuoha Kalu and seconded by Deacon David Okai, the people adopted Ogah as their sole candidate for 2015 general elections.

Responding, Ogah, President, Masters Energy Group, thanked the people for deeming it fit to honour him, promising that the award will spur him to do more.

On his adoption as the sole governorship candidate for Old Bende, he said he was aspiring for the number one seat in the state after he got the consent of his family and close relatives, assuring that he was coming to spread development across the state and to serve all Abians.

Ogah promised his supporters that, as part of his desires to ensure that quality jobs were done in the state especially, in Aba, Julius Berger Construction Company will be in the state with their equipment within 30 days after he was sworn in as the governor to commence work.

Similarly, CAGG after a meeting in Aba, also adopted Ogah as their candidate.

The National Coordinator of the group, Mr. Olusegun Bamgbose, at the end of the group’s meeting described the governorship aspirant as the one to beat as he has the capacity to move Abia to the next level.

He said: “He possesses the charisma to move Abia forward. We urge Abians and non-Abians to give him the maximum support.”

On the zoning of the governorship slot to Abia South by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus, Bamgbose said: “Zoning or no zoning, what matters is, who has what it takes to deliver the dividends of democracy?”

On the rumoured gubernatorial ambition of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, he also said: “I doubt if a highly distinguished figure like him would want to risk his image in the murky waters of Abia politics.”