By Jimitota Onoyume, Daniel Abia and Ochuko Akuopha
Against the widespread rumour of his future political interest in 2028, the managing Director and chief executive officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku said he has no ambition for the Bayelsa State guber race.
Ogbuku however enjoined those clamouring for his declaration for the race called on those supporters to channel their energy into supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reelection in 2027.
Speaking at the occasion of a world press conference to mark the 25th anniversary of NDDC in Asaba, Delta state, on this day, Ogbuku said, “I want to say I never told anybody I’m contesting the election.
“For now, Mr President has given me an assignment, and the assignment I have is to do the job of the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC. And my interest for now is to ensure that I have the concentration to do this job according to the dictates of Mr President to serve the people of the Niger Delta.
“If there is any election I’m interested in, I believe everybody will ask why. The election I’m interested in is Mr President’s reelection. Because of those who talk about running for election, if Mr President does not win, how do I win an election? So Mr President must win”, he said.
According to him, President Tinubu’s election “is in front of me right now. So all those politicians who try to distract us by putting in the newspapers and all that.. Not only the politicians, even the people of the State who try to have some billboards trying to campaign on our behalf, I want to plead with them to convert that energy to campaign for Mr President for him to win reelection”, he concluded.
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Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, the Managing Director and CEO of the Niger Delta Development Commission, dismissed rumors of his interest in the 2028 Bayelsa State gubernatorial race. He emphasized that his focus is on his current role and supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Ogbuku urged supporters to direct their energy towards ensuring President Tinubu’s victory. He stated that his main goal is to fulfill his responsibilities at the NDDC and support the President’s re-election bid for the benefit of the Niger Delta region.
Original Source: Vanguard News