As the 2027 general elections draw closer, Delta State-based commentator Ochuko Edafe has called on residents of the state to use their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to demand accountability and determine the political future of the state.
Edafe, in a strongly worded political commentary titled “The Parable of Delta State: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves,” lamented what he described as decades of alleged political dominance and poor governance in the state.
According to him, Delta State, despite its oil, gas, agricultural resources and human capital, has yet to fully translate its resources into improved living conditions for many residents.
He questioned the impact of successive administrations on ordinary Deltans, particularly in areas such as employment, infrastructure, youth development and community development.
Edafe also raised questions about the management of public funds and the execution of government projects, asking whether some projects were genuinely designed around the needs of residents or had become avenues through which public resources could allegedly be mismanaged.
He further criticised what he described as the emergence of political structures and family networks that have continued to influence the state’s political landscape.
“After 27 years, are we satisfied?” Edafe asked, urging Deltans to critically assess the performance of successive governments ahead of the 2027 elections.
He, however, stressed that the change he advocated should be achieved through democratic means and not violence.
According to him, the PVC remains the most effective peaceful instrument available to voters to determine who governs them.
Edafe urged Deltans to participate actively in the 2027 elections and reject what he described as political intimidation, godfatherism and dynastic control.
“Delta belongs to Deltans,” he declared, arguing that neither a political family, party nor individual should claim ownership of the state.
He maintained that the 2027 election should be seen as an opportunity for residents to make their voices heard and decide whether they are satisfied with the direction of the state.
Edafe concluded his commentary with a call for voters to use the ballot box to demand accountability, stressing that political power ultimately belongs to the people.
