Former senior special adviser to Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki on Human Trafficking, Comrade Solomon Okoduwa, says the choice of Secretary to the State Government,  Osarodion Ogie, as the running mate to Asue Ighodalo’s  PDP governorship ticket is a political masterstroke that would guarantee victory for party.

Okoduwa, who spoke to newsmen in Benin after he inaugurated a grassroots campaign group to mobilise support for the Asue/Ogie governorship ticket, urged voters to support the PDP candidate and his running mate to sustain the gains made by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration.

He said Ogie over the years had demonstrated capacity, love and passion in uplifting the Edo youth and the downtrodden, adding that his style of politics transcends partisanship and should be emulated.

He said; “Ogie’s fatherly disposition cuts across board. As a grassroots politician that is loved across political divides the PDP will gain  overwhelming support among majority of voters across the three senatorial districts.

“I can recall vividly his efforts and concern in ensuring that all returned migrants in Edo are rehabilitated and this can be attested to. He is a listening leader that and that is why are coming out to support him.

The youth leader who is also a rights activist advised voters, especially the youth, to cast their votes for the PDP in their interest.

“I want to call on all and sundry to rally round the man whose life has inspired many. The man whose antecedents are more than enough to win the state for his party. Ogie is mentor and father-figure to millions of Edo youth,” he added.