2027: IGC says Onowakpor, Ereyitomi have failed, vows to stop Guwor’s return

Emerging political pressure group, Itsekiri Grassroots Coalition, IGC, says the Senator Representing Delta South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Onowakpor Joel Thomas and the Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency, Chief (Dr.) Thomas Ereyitomi, have failed in terms of legislative representation.

Fresh Angle International, can report that the National Coordinator of IGC, Dr. Edema Collins Oritsetimeyin, made the declaration in Warri, Delta State, during the 5th Congress of the group.

Dr. Edema, who disclosed that the Itsekiri Grassroots Coalition, is in consultation to determine the aspirant to support for Delta South Senatorial Seat, ahead of the 2027 polls, stated: “A candidate has been identified in Warri Federal Constituency and will be unveiled at the appropriate time."

While vowing to stop the third term bid of Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, IGC, urged the leadership of Ijaws of Warri South-West Local Government Area, to bring another aspirant or candidate, to replace Rt. Hon. Guwor, “if they want to retain the seat and desire the Itsekiri votes in the 2027 general elections.”

According to IGC, Rt. Hon. Guwor, has turned the position of Speaker of the State House of Assembly, “into one of stoking tension and scoring ethnic political goals, against perceived enemies.”

A cross section of some Itsekiri women, present during 5th congress of Itsekiri Grassroots Coalition

“As the 2027 general elections approach, we extend a hand of brotherhood to our ethnic neighbours, especially the Urhobos and the Ijaws. We have more in common than what divides us, and it is time to replace divisive tendencies, animosity, and ethnic intolerance with fairness, equity, mutual respect and genuine brotherliness.

“We cannot build the future our communities deserve on a foundation of hatred, oppression, and bias. Let us choose unity.

"We believe in a united front that reflects the true interests of our people”, the group, emphasized.

Meanwhile, the IGC, has adopted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as their presidential and governorship candidates for the 2027 general elections. 

Motion for the adoption of Tinubu as presidential candidate of IGC, was moved by Comrade Mone Oris and seconded by Comrade Quinet Efun.

While motion for the adoption of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as IGC’s gubernatorial candidate, was moved by Mabel Rose and seconded by Stella Menegbone. 

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