A political leader in Ughelli North local government area of Delta State, Prince Elvis Oharisi, on Sunday, said the people of the area have vehemently rejected former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, hence they shunned the one-million-man march organized by the former Deputy President of the Senate.
The march, which was held on Saturday and meant to show support for Omo-Agege’s political aspirations, has sparked significant controversy among the youth.
Oharisi, in a strongly worded statement, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the area, especially the youths, by their actions, have expressed their dissatisfaction with Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, describing him as a desperate and selfish politician, whose aspiration would not augur well for the people.
They insisted, according to him, that the one-million-man march lacked genuine purpose and was primarily a platform for promoting Omo-Agege’s personal agenda.
“This event is not about us or the issues that matter to us. It’s simply a means for Omo-Agege to boost his own dwindling political image.
“While we appreciate the importance of political engagement, our leaders must prioritize our welfare over personal ambition.
“Many young people voiced that they are tired of events that do not add value to the polity. We want to see real commitment to our needs, not just grand events that offer little or no substance,” the statement read.
According to him, “the rejection of Omo-Agege’s event serves as a reminder that the people of Ughelli North, particularly the youth, are a significant force that cannot be overlooked.”
While describing the one-million-man march as a show of shame, he said the fewer than 80 youths who participated were hired from outside the local government area. He maintained the exercise was a total failure.
Oharisi said that the refusal to participate in the one-million-man march highlights a broader trend among the youth in Ughelli, who are increasingly disillusioned with traditional political manoeuvres of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.