Agboje Chuks
ABAVO — The Obi of Abavo, His Royal Majesty Uche Irenuwa II, has declared that voters must not allow sentiment to dictate their choice of candidates in the upcoming 2027 general elections.
The revered Monarch made the remark during a recent consultation visit by the Ogor Tony-Obuh Campaign Team to his palace on Sunday, October 26, 2026.
Welcoming the delegation, the Obi of Abavo expressed appreciation for their visit and acknowledged the long-standing family relationship between them.
He praised Mrs. Ogor Tony-Obuh’s courage and resilience, describing her as a woman of strength, while emphasizing that political victory was never handed over on a platter of gold.
He encouraged the campaign team to remain steadfast and persistent in their campaign
Speaking during the visit, Mrs. Ogor Tony-Obuh, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Ika South Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly assured the monarch that her administration would ensure equitable attention without discrimination between Agbor and Abavo
She pledged complete transparency in governance, promising that every resource allocated to Ika South would be fully accounted for.
Mrs. Tony-Obuh reiterated her readiness to drive meaningful changes that will benefit all constituents.
Highlighting her developmental agenda, she promised to prioritize investments in agriculture to boost local food supply and economic growth across Abavo and the broader Ika South
She also identified the Kaolin deposit in Oza-Nogogo as a key strategic sector that her administration would leverage to stimulate the local economy.
“There has been little effort to capitalize on the comparative economic strengths of Ika South,” Mrs. Tony-Obuh noted, promising to give top priority to maximizing these untapped advantages.
Also speaking during the delegation’s visit, was Comrade Aigbe David, a resident of Abavo who described the NDC as a new political party capable of delivering positive change to both Nigeria and Ika South.
Comrade David hinted that democratic governance in Nigeria has strayed from its core ideals.
He expressed confidence that with Mr. Peter Obi, leading the nation, the country would experience real transformation.
He attested to Mrs. Tony-Obuh’s strong character and leadership credentials was an indication of developmental pathway, asserting that she would make the people of Ika South proud when elected come 2027.
Amongst those in attendance were, Mr Ben Igumbor, the okibali of Oki, Mr Courage iketin, Mr. Ebeyeoghor Philip, Mr Odoeh, Blessing Egberah, Mrs Blessing Ojeh, Mr. Nkem Aghanti, Mr. Edward Aminu, Mrs Ekhator Joy, and others
