A new socio-political group that seeks to protect and project the interest of the people of Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State has been formed ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state.
The group, Delta North Progressives (DNP), was formed by a coalition of professionals, politicians, and thought leaders from the various ethnic groups that make the Anioma speaking tribe in the Delta.
According to a statement issued by the convener of Delta North Progressives (DNP), Prof. Leroy Edozien, said the group will promote harmony, build cohesion, and “speak assertively” for the interest of the people of the district.
Prof Edozien posited that the formation of the group is a decisive move to amplify its influence in the forthcoming electoral cycle and, with the aim of ensuring that the Delta North Senatorial District asserts its rightful place in the political landscape in Delta State.
“Leaders in the progressive movement must work in harmony, build cohesion, and uphold the basic tenets of democracy,” Edozien emphasised.
These outreach efforts are designed to foster widespread collaboration among stakeholders, ensuring the district remains a formidable force in shaping future political developments.
He disclosed that brainstorming sessions have also been conducted to refine the group’s strategies and goals, with the strong conviction that a united front will secure a more equitable political representation for Delta North in the next dispensation.
“We are committed to ensuring that our district gets a fair deal, politically speaking,” the statement affirmed.
The statement added, “In the rapidly evolving political climate ahead of the next electoral cycle, it is imperative for Delta North Senatorial District to gear up, take its rightful place and speak assertively.
“Towards this end, leaders in the progressive movement should work in harmony, build cohesion, and uphold the basic tenets of democracy.
“In pursuit of this goal, a formidable group of eminent professionals, politicians, and leaders of thought from the nine Local Government Areas in Delta North senatorial district has been convened with a mandate to ensure that the senatorial district is united, visible and vocal ahead of the next political dispensation.
“The group has held brainstorming sessions and is reaching out to prominent sons and daughters of Anioma to intimate them of its objectives and secure their buy-in.
“The self-funded group is resolutely committed to ensuring that, going forward, the district gets a fair deal, politically speaking.”
