Governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Delta state, Dr. Ngozi Olejeme has complained that while she has done a lot for the state in the past, it (the state) has never given her anything in return. Said she: “I have contributed a lot to the growth of Delta State. The state has really not given me anything. Some of the aspirants have been local government chairmen, special assistants, special advisers, commissioners and secretary to the government. I have not benefited anything from Delta State. I have given to Delta State and will continue giving to Delta State. I am in the race to do the will of God.” Olejeme spoke yesterday after she submitted her expression of interest and nomination forms to the PDP National Organizing Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Mustapha, in Abuja. The aspirant continued: “This is a divine mandate. I am not in the race for material things. I have traveled across the state and spoken to thousands of Deltans about the future of the state. I’m the best for Delta State. I have the capacity and intellect to deliver and to move Delta State to greater height – from the height we are presently and to build an El Dorado for our people. “I will create more jobs, ensure budget surplus, provide a transparent and interactive government, promote employment-friendly policies and also pay contractors.” On the just concluded PDP ward congress, Dr. Olejeme said that she would not say anything now for reasons best known to her. This is even as she said that she was not aware that the incumbent governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has endorsed a candidate for the post. “The governor has not told me that he endorsed anybody. PDP is a strong party. It is a party that knows its worth. I will expect a level playing ground for all the aspirants.” [myad]
