The Integrity Group of Nigeria, Delta State Chapter, has intensified its grassroots political engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections with a strategic visit to the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Isoko South Local Government Area, Sir Victor Ekelega. The delegation, led by the Delta State Chairman of the group, Comrade Martin Nwachukwu Bolum, visited the APC chairman on Monday as part of efforts to strengthen relationships with political stakeholders and deepen grassroots mobilisation across Delta State.
The visit also provided an opportunity for the group to discuss political development, good governance, grassroots participation and the need for greater cooperation among stakeholders ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking during the engagement, Comrade Bolum said the Integrity Group was committed to taking its mobilisation efforts to communities and political leaders across the state, stressing that meaningful political engagement must begin at the grassroots.
Bolum said Isoko South remained an important political constituency and praised Sir Ekelega for his leadership within the APC structure in the local government. The Director-General and National Convener of the Integrity Group of Nigeria, Dr Oke Idawene, commended the Delta State chapter for the initiative. Dr Idawene said the group's support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was based on what he described as the administration's efforts to reform the economy, strengthen infrastructure, promote investment and lay the foundation for sustainable national development.
He also praised Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his leadership and development initiatives, urging voters to return him to office while supporting APC candidates across the various elective positions in 2027. 'We have seen enough to believe that President Tinubu deserves another mandate, just as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori deserves the continued support of the people of Delta State.'
Idawene said the Integrity Group was taking the 'good tidings' of the Tinubu administration to all four corners of Nigeria. As part of the engagement, Sir Victor Ekelega was bestowed with the position of Ambassador and Leader of the Integrity Group of Nigeria in Isoko South. Responding, Ekelega thanked the Integrity Group for the visit and the confidence reposed in him. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for their leadership, expressing support for initiatives aimed at promoting development, stability and the welfare of the people.
The meeting ended with both sides reaffirming the importance of grassroots engagement, political cooperation and sustained consultation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
