A non-partisan organization, the Isoko Monitoring Group (IMG) has called for intensified efforts towards producing a governor of Isoko extraction in Delta State by 2031, while also demanding the immediate restoration of the Isoko North Constituency II seat in the Delta State House of Assembly.
The group made the call in a statement issued after its meeting, stressing that the Isoko nation must unite across political, clan, and ideological divides to pursue what it described as a historic opportunity for equity, justice, and political inclusion in the state.
IMG, in the statement by it’s President, Dr. Oke Michael and Spokesperson, Dr. Kingsley Oroh Isoko has made significant contributions to Delta State’s economic and political development through its oil and gas resources, human capital, and public service, yet has not produced a governor since the state’s creation.
The group urged traditional rulers, political leaders, youth organizations, women groups, professionals, business leaders, diaspora communities, and religious institutions to begin strategic mobilization and consensus-building ahead of the 2031 governorship race.
It specifically called on traditional rulers and elders to provide moral leadership and facilitate a consensus process across Isoko communities, while urging political leaders to prioritize the collective interest of the ethnic nationality over personal ambitions.
The organization also emphasized the importance of youth-driven grassroots mobilization, voter education, and digital advocacy, noting that the future of Isoko politics rests largely in the hands of younger generations.
On the issue of political representation, the group reiterated its commitment to the restoration of the Isoko North Constituency II State Assembly seat by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the constituency as a vital component of Isoko’s political strength.
It stated that the constituency should not be lost to what it termed political gerrymandering and neglect, urging stakeholders and political leaders from the area to close ranks and work towards reclaiming the seat.
“The restoration of Constituency II is not negotiable. It is fundamental to strengthening Isoko’s political bargaining power as we pursue the governorship project in 2031,” the statement said.
The group also raised concerns over the prolonged electricity challenges facing communities across Isoko land, calling on the Delta State Government, the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), and other relevant authorities to urgently restore and improve power supply in the area.
According to the organization, the persistent blackouts have negatively affected businesses, healthcare services, education, and youth productivity despite the region’s role as a major host of oil and gas infrastructure.
It urged authorities to accelerate repairs, replace faulty transformers, improve metering, and ensure equitable electricity distribution across Isoko communities pending the completion of the 132KVA substation project in Ozoro.
IMG concluded by calling on all Isoko sons and daughters, both at home and in the diaspora, to embrace unity and work collectively towards achieving the twin goals of securing the governorship in 2031 and restoring the constituency seat.
The group maintained that with unity, strategic planning, and sustained engagement, Isoko could achieve greater political relevance and secure its place in the leadership of Delta State.
