However, observers say that the governorship ticket appears to be between Monday Okpebholo aka 'Akpakomiza' and a former governor of Edo State, Oserhiemen Osunbor, a Professor of Law.
In a statement Monday by its president, Ishaq Akintola, MURIC said it is was "greatly dissatisfied" with the membership of this committee. MURIC said its disappointment stemmed from the "exclusiveness" of the list.
His gang members included MondayOsunbor, later known to be a dreaded killer without mercy, Friday Ofege, Henry Ekponwan, Phillip Iwebelue, Prince Kingsley Eweka, and others.