In a deft political transfer forward of the 2027 common elections, the Isoko nation has pledged its assist for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, committing to ship at the least hundreds of votes for the 2 leaders.
The endorsement, which cuts throughout get together strains, was made throughout the ‘Isoko Meet Interactive Session,’ on Saturday on the Uzere nation house of retired Chief of Defence Workers, Gen. Alexander Ogomudia.
Whereas assist for Governor Oborevwori was largely anticipated, pundits say Tinubu’s current endorsements from Delta and Akwa-Ibom States could considerably alter South-South voting dynamics within the 2027 presidential election.
The occasion, tagged ‘Uzere Declaration for Tinubu and Oborevwori,’ attracted a big turnout of political stakeholders from varied events, youth leaders, and supporters from each Isoko North and South Council Areas, in addition to members of the diaspora.
The movement for endorsement was initiated by famend businessman, Chief Eta Enahoro and seconded by Dr. Emmanuel Okoro, Pioneer Speaker of the Delta State Home of Meeting.
In his remarks, President-Basic of the Isoko Improvement Union (IDU), Prof. Chris Akpotu, emphasised the necessity for unity among the many Isoko individuals, particularly in navigating the evolving political panorama.
“Once we converse of the Isoko nation, I accomplish that with satisfaction and precision. Our human capital is unmatched, and we’re able to dealing with any political problem,” he mentioned.
Gen. Ogomudia, the Chief host of the occasion, counseled Governor Oborevwori for the quite a few infrastructural initiatives underway in Isoko communities. He burdened the significance of unity as a basis for progress.
“Our gathering at this time symbolizes our shared want for a united Isoko. Again in 1962, Isoko had a minister—the place are we now in 2025? Unity of goal, imaginative and prescient, and motion is the one method ahead,” Ogomudia famous.
He urged all Isoko individuals—no matter political affiliation or native authorities origin—to work collectively, emphasizing that the future of each Isoko North and South is intertwined.
“Some are excited about 2027, however others amongst us are already looking forward to 2031. Solely unity can take us there,” the elder statesman added.
A number of outstanding figures additionally spoke on the occasion, together with the lawmaker representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel Onowakpor; the lawmaker representing Isoko North-Isoko South Federal Constituency within the Nationwide Meeting, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko; Hon. Ferguson Onwo, Hon. Bernard Odior, Hon. Bino Obowomano, Fredrick Asasa, Chief Matth Offeh, Jay Ogor and Prince Johnson Erijo, Chief of Workers, Authorities Home.
Additionally in attendance had been Commissioner for Lands Surveys and City Improvement, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh, his Well being counterpart, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, Govt Director Finance and Administration, DESOPADEC, Chairman Isoko North Native Authorities Council, Hon. Godwin Ogorugba and his Isoko South counterpart, Hon. Friday Ovoke Warri amongst others.
They landed Governor Oborevwori for key developmental initiatives, together with highway initiatives, the School of Well being Expertise in Ovrode, grassroots empowerment schemes, and youth-focused alternatives.
Enahoro reaffirmed the Isoko nation’s electoral dedication:“We’ve finished the mathematics. From Emevor to Uzere, Owhelogbo to Aviara, Isoko is prepared. We’re delivering 70,000 votes to Tinubu and Oborevwori—no going again.”Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee, Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor, welcomed attendees, noting the significance of the gathering as a present of collective power.
“Isoko is among the many wealthiest ethnic teams in Nigeria. If we unite, we turn out to be even stronger. There may be energy in unity,” he acknowledged.
