Top Niger Delta leaders under the aegis of the Niger Delta People Movement (NDPM) on Friday, advised the Edo State governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to shun politics of witch hunting, imposition and urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stand firmly by bringing Sylva to power in December 2015.

"We respectfully request the national leadership of the party to remove Adams Oshiomhole as the Chairman of the State's Electoral Committee due to his inability to perform the duties required of him by the party, they said.

The leaders also pledged to support the former governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva for the state's topmost political seat.

In a statement issued after the meeting by NDPM spokesperson, Mrs Ibifuro Tatua, the leaders hinged their support for Sylva on his landmark achievements as former chief executive officer of the state.

According to them, the next governor should be someone who could govern, transform and develop the state as well as save it from drift after 2015.

The leaders, while describing Sylva as a trusted hand, said Sylva represents politics of development in Nigeria.

"Sylva is the peoples choice. He is a bridge builder and a grassroot politician. His records in administration are excellent and clear testimonies of a committed leader. His vision, credibility and upright nature are attributes that appear most to people. He has over the years, woven a network of contacts with key players of the Nigerian power game," the statement said.

The forum also urged the people not to support any aspirant that has been identified as part of the factors militating against the progress of the state.