Delta Decides
Recent political developments suggest that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is losing its grip in Ika South to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
While many residents align with the political ideology of Mr. Peter Obi, there is also widespread sentiment that the Ika Federal Constituency has been held back by the overbearing influence of a political godfather.
Sources within the constituency indicate that one of the major hurdles facing APC candidates in the area is the perceived unpopularity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Although none of the candidates have stated this publicly, a party insider who pleaded anonymity revealed that even some aspirants contesting under the party’s banner may not vote for President Tinubu at the polls in 2027.
Against this backdrop, political observers point to Mrs. Ogor Tony-Obuh as the clear frontrunner for the Delta State House of Assembly seat in 2027.
According to our sources, widespread dissatisfaction over current economic hardships has left the electorate eager to change the political narrative in Ika South.
In Abavo, Mrs. Tony-Obuh’s rival-acclaimed hometown, strong grassroots support is expected to be a decisive factor that could reshape the outcome of the race And give the NDC candidate victory
Speaking on the state of the constituency, Mr. Ekpenisi noted that despite the ruling party’s years of dominance in Ika South, Abavo has lacked meaningful infrastructural and socio-economic development.
Another community source attributed Abavo’s underdevelopment to political godfatherism, urging residents to reject any House of Assembly candidate affiliated with the political establishment of a godfather
He emphasized that rallying behind Mrs. Tony-Obuh was the surest way to break that jinx
“Mrs. Ogor Tony-Obuh is the only solution we need to endgodfatherism,” he added
