By Jude Bruno A.
The political turbulence currently rippling through Ika and, by extension, Delta North is hardly surprising to any keen observer of the senatorial district. What is particularly disturbing, however, is the nature of this unrest. It is not born out of a visionary push for better governance or a renewed commitment to leadership that centers the welfare of the people. Rather, it is a campaign singularly aimed at dismantling the legacy and influence of Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa not through ideological discourse or progressive engagement, but through calculated political sabotage, characterized by silencing, misinformation, and coordinated cyber attacks.
Even more disconcerting is the identity of the principal actors behind this quiet rebellion. These are not longstanding critics or external opposition figures marginalized during Dr Okowa’s administration. On the contrary, many were direct beneficiaries of his political goodwill. They held strategic appointments, managed key sectors, and were awarded contracts that elevated their stature and fortunes. For eight years, they flourished under his political shelter, rose to fame on his political wings their prominence growing in tandem with the administration they now openly malign.
This transformation from allies to adversaries reveals the anatomy of opportunistic politics where loyalty is fleeting and public service is transactional. Their current maneuvers suggest an obsession not with development or reform, but with power consolidation and personal gain. Even more alarming is their glaring lack of a cohesive vision or alternative agenda. No innovative policies, no redefined development strategies, no bold ideas; just the singular obsession with political displacement.
This atmosphere of conspiracy endangers not only the political equilibrium of Delta North but also the continuity of meaningful governance. The people of the zone must remain discerning, understanding that not every call for change stems from a desire for the common good. Many, as we now see, are driven by ambition, entitlement, and unresolved vendettas.
True leadership must be judged not by lofty promises or loud rhetoric, but by the authenticity of its mission and the integrity of its agents.
