A political pressure group, The Native Deltans (TND), has called on Deltans across political parties, religious affiliations, and ethnic divides to bring an end to what it described as an era of non-impactful governance by the ruling political party in Delta State.
The group made the call in a statement signed by its State Chairman, Prince Emma Esi, and Secretary, Rev. Emiko Obiyoru, which was made available to journalists in Asaba.
According to TND, Deltans have endured years of poor governance and unfulfilled promises, stressing that the time has come for a drastic political shift capable of giving the state a new identity and direction.
The group criticized the continuous recycling of the same political actors and a single ruling party, noting that the practice has failed to translate into meaningful development despite the state’s enormous financial resources.
TND expressed concern over the huge federal allocations received by Delta State on a monthly basis, especially following the removal of fuel subsidy, saying such funds should have significantly transformed infrastructure and improved the welfare of residents.
However, the group lamented that the opposite has been the case, arguing that the state has little to show in terms of development when compared to its revenue inflow and natural endowments.
The statement further alleged that in the past 26 years of uninterrupted rule by the same political establishment, Delta State has witnessed only poorly executed projects that do not reflect its status as a resource-rich state.
TND maintained that Deltans must now rise to change the prevailing narrative, insisting that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) offers a credible alternative capable of salvaging the system and restoring good governance in the state.
The group also urged voters to look beyond zoning arrangements and ethnic politics, which it said have not delivered tangible benefits, while comparing Delta State unfavorably with neighboring states such as Rivers and Akwa Ibom in terms of development and urban beautification.
Using a cultural metaphor, the group said Deltans should be willing to “try a new soup,” rather than remain tied to a one-party system it described as unproductive, adding that only a new political direction can deliver impactful development and improve the lives of the people ahead of the 2027 elections.
The statement said, “We cannot at all be climbing only one particular upstairs, be taking pepper soup or eating only Banger soup, Ofinsala and now Ukodo. Let us also try Oghwo soup to see the difference instead of this one party state that has not impacted meaningfully on Deltans.”