*Chief Emman Amgbaduba
Bringing a breath of freshness into the politics of Delta State, Chief Emman Amgbaduba gives credibility and visible service delivery as the basis for campaigns in the 2027 elections writes Aleroh Kiemute Okoro
He comes with a freshness that disarms even the worse of critics.
His comments are not tainted with those old worn and cliched campaign rhetoric that lack contents. He says it just as it is in the way and tongue the people can understand.
Chief Emman Amgbaduba is not your regular kind of politician in the sense of that old order of doubtful track record of irredeemable litany of deceptive promises. Their only intent is to coercive, deceive and with sleight get the people to vote for incompetence. This man Amgbaduba is different.
This chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), who is current Delta State Vice Chairman and Delta South Senatorial district chairman of the APC understands that promise delivery is at the root of enduring democracy. The man whose honorific is OZIKO (the messenger), each time he mounts the podium, brings to the people only tidings of hope and assured destiny.
A man of immense modesty yet, of deep and impeccable accomplishment in the few years he has served the people of Delta State; he brings to the politics of the state a passion and dedication to the cause of good governance.
As the campaigns for the 2027 elections kicked off in Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State on November 5, 2026; it was a more than ready Oziko that has taken the message of returning the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and legislative members both at federal and state levels to office in 2027 to the people with the assurance that whatever good they may have witnessed in the last three years is nothing compared to what awaits them in the days ahead.
For instance, speaking as the campaign train came to the people of Isoko North, Chief Amgbaduba identified Isoko land as an organic ground, a place with immense potential and which can only be unleashed for a greater glory by both a federal and state government with unflinching determination to improve the life of the citizens.
He reminds them of the massive constructions and rehabilitations of roads across Isoko land as a testimony to a promise kept through the unsurpassed collaborative efforts between the APC at both the federal and state levels. In his simple language yet resolute voice, he encourages Isoko people, “As result of the love we have for you in Isoko land in Delta South, you have seen what we are doing (in this past three years), we have turned various locations in Isoko land to construction sites, we have turned PTI Junction to small London, and many other works going on in different locations.”
Not mincing words, he reminds the people that these are only a tip of the iceberg as the future is even brighter as they express their support through their votes in 2027 to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
“There is no doubt that the Isoko man is very passionate about his family, passionate about his property, so on election day, with your PVC lined behind our Governor, people go sabi say if Isoko man im ready, dem no dey stop am for road. You will be in the front with your PVC.”
And in a very rare display of deep connection with the people and their culture, Chief Amgbaduba breaks into dancing as he led the singing of a famous traditional Isoko song, “Iya Iyo, Iya Iyo haye, Le se duleng fase…” The crowd sprang in unison to the rhythm of the song as the band beat the drums and other instruments in unison. The atmosphere was phrenic. And the people could connect with the voice of truth. Chief Amgbaduba speaks in the language of his people.
This effortless connectivity can only come through a man who understands his people, patriotic to his nation and above all is a strong and loyal party man. For those who have come with this youthful politician, his accomplishment does not come as a surprise to them.
Chief Amgbaduba is versatile and through to any cause he sets his mind to. He is fluent in his native Ijaw language, speaks Urhobo flawlessly, is ever at home with Isoko, Itsekiri and Igbo languages.
A strong advocate of putting the people first in public service, his outstanding performance as a former two-time Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, former member of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), former Delta South PDP State Vice Chairman, Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee for the Delta State PDP Campaign Council in 2023, and Special Envoy to the UK and Europe in 2005; all bear testimony to his immense capacity and service to his people.
It is not a surprise that in this year’s campaign leading to the 2027 elections, Chief Amgbaduba is leading one of the most exhilarating and purposeful campaigns to deliver election victory to the ruling government and much mor than that, make a public spectacle people of the Delta South Senatorial District.
He says to the hearing of those who cares to listen that Delta South Senatorial District parades some of the best candidates the APC can boast of, describing them as gifts to his people. At every campaign rally, he does not fail to eulogise these flagbearers of the APC in his domain led by Senator Joel-Onowakpo, and Ukodhiko Jonathan Ajirioghene, Pondi Julius Gbabojor, Ganagana Basil Okolobaowei, Ereyitomi Thomas, and the State Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections.
This Fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management of the UK, and a certified consultant with the Commission of Social Cares Inspection (Ciscal Consultant) also of the UK; holds degrees in Marketing and Business Management, among others.
As the campaigns continue to meander through the creeks and crannies of Delta State, the unmistakable message of renewed hope, and promise kept by the messenger of good news, Chief Prince Emman Amgbaduba, the technocrat in politics, the OZIKO will be one that continues to reassure that there is hope and a future for democracy in Nigeria.
