A coalition of professionals, politicians and opinion leaders has emerged in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections to promote harmony and build cohesion, among other things.
The emergence of the group, Delta North Progressives, is a decisive step in amplifying its influence in the next electoral cycle and, in ensuring that the Delta North Senatorial District, asserts its rightful place in the political landscape in Delta State and beyond.
A press release signed by the convener, Prof. Leroy Edozien, and made available to journalists in the state on Thursday, stated that the initiative seeks to promote unity, visibility and assertiveness in the nine local government areas of the district.
“The leaders of the progressive movement must work in harmony, generate cohesion and defend the basic principles of democracy,” Edozien emphasized.
Invariably, the self-funded group has started engaging prominent people from Anioma, the ethnic identity of the region, to share their vision and garner support.
These outreach efforts are designed to foster widespread collaboration among stakeholders, ensuring that the district remains a formidable force in shaping future policy developments.
Brainstorming sessions have also been held to refine the group's strategies and objectives, with the strong belief that a united front will ensure more equitable political representation for Delta North in the next administration.
“We are committed to ensuring our district gets a fair deal, politically speaking,” the statement states.
The statement reads in part: “In the rapidly evolving political climate ahead of the next election cycle, it is imperative that the Delta North Senatorial District prepares, takes its rightful place, and speaks out.
“To this end, the leaders of the progressive movement must work in harmony, build cohesion and defend the basic principles of democracy.
“To achieve this objective, a formidable group of eminent professionals, politicians and thought leaders from the nine local government areas of the Delta North senatorial district have been convened with the mandate to ensure that the senatorial district is united, visible and make it heard in the future. of the next political dispensation.
“The group has held brainstorming sessions and is reaching out to prominent sons and daughters of Anioma to inform them of its goals and ensure their buy-in.
“The self-funded group is firmly committed to ensuring that, going forward, the district gets a fair deal, politically speaking.”
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