By Samuel Ogude(Warri)
As humans, we prefer one thing to the other. For instance, if a person wants to buy a clothing material in the market, his choice is not only determined by the price of the clothes but the quality anchored on durability. This applies to Politics; the choice of a candidate to be voted for in any election depends largely on not just the popularity of the party and the candidate but what the candidate can do for the people if given the mandate. In this political dispensation, many political parties have come up with candidates with their manifestos. Obviously, not everybody can occupy the position of the President, Governor, Senator, among others, at the same time. This calls for the electorates to choose who to vote for. Their vote is now judged by the quality of the candidate in question.
In Delta South Senatorial District, many have represented the people in the past but with little or no meaningful development in the area. Here comes the turn of Commodore Omatseye Nesiama,(rtd) a candidate on the platform of New Nigerian People’s Party(NNPP) with the mantra, “Commodore of Hope”. This year, he has expressed interest to represent his people in this regard. His decision to do this is not made by him alone but the people who know his integrity and competency encouraged him to do so and so, they are solidly behind him. The people (supporters) are aware that Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (rtd) would be able to give them good representation in the Senate and would make them have the dividends of democracy when he assumes office come 2023.
Among the people who endorsed Commodore Nesiama Omatseye(rtd) are individuals, community leaders, youths, women, corporate organizations, religious leaders and the likes.
To start with, during the inauguration of Delta South Senatorial Districts of the New Nigerian People’s Party’s campaign office at No 10 Odion in Warri, Delta State recently, the attendance was massive as many party members and other people came out to receive the Presidential candidate on the platform of NNPP, Engr. Rabiu Kwakwaso. It was there and then the people rekindled their support for Commodore Nesiama and all NNPP candidates in Nigeria especially Commodore Omatseye Nesiama who is to represent the people in Delta South in the Senate. The electorates heaved the sigh of relief as they observed it is Commodore Nesiama to represent them.
Just then, there came the issue of flood. Commodore Nesiama (rtd) did not let down his people as he rose to the occasion by matching actions with his words when he has not even assumed the office as a Senator. He saw the need to help humanity and hence he mobilized his team and took relief materials such of bags of rice, yams, spaghetti, among others to the affected communities which include: Patani, Ofagbe, and others. The flood victims were overwhelmed with this gesture and promised not only to vote for him but prayed for him for God to see him through in his political ambition to represent the people in this regard.
That is not enough; many community leaders that cut across Delta South Senatorial District and beyond have endorsed him to represent them in this capacity. Among who endorsed Commodore Nesiama(rtd) is Uwangue Descendant of Jakpa Community in Warri North. In their endorsement, Chief Gabriel Awala of Uwangue of Warri Kingdom on behalf of others said, they are not partisan but have no choice but to support the political ambition of Commodore Omatseye Nesiama based on his competency, agility, intelligence among others. In his speech during endorsement he said:” we are not partisan but with the kind of your person (Commodore Nesiama(rtd)),we have no choice but support you to represent us in the Senate. You are well trained, equipped and we see you as a worthy Ambassador of Uwangue Descendant of Jakpa and Itsekiri nation. You have the wealth of experience and capable of representing the people”. In this visit, they did not only encourage him to carry on with his political ambition but prayed for him to see him through in the race.
Many people in Delta South Senatorial District cannot be deceived again. They have come to realize that Commodore Nesiama is a round peg in a round hole. It is against this background that Isoko Development Union (IDU) consisting of the President Generals of all the clans, leaders, women, and youths, of ethnic nationality Delta South endorsed him. They had encouraged him to continue with political ambition saying, they are solidly behind him. They are much aware, if he gets there, he would not let them down in terms of development. The quality and the competency of “Commodore of Hope” is also observed and given go ahead to represent the people in the Senate by Delta South Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum which consist of the 31 Leaders of Thought and 3 major ethnic groups making up the Delta South Senatorial Districts . They have assured him of victory as they are solidly behind him.
Again, the Coalition United Political Party, Delta State, and chapter also supported Omatseye’s Delta South Senatorial 2023 bid. The Coalition consists of virtually all the parties in the state. They know the quality of Commodore Nesiama hence they throw their weight behind him. Commodore of Hope told them he is ready to do what would make the lives better for them. He said:” I know you see the quality of leadership in me hence you are supporting me and I will not let you down when I get to the Senate” The Coalition United Political Parties is run by prominent Nigerians among who are Chief Efe Tobor(Chairman), Onome Paul (Secretary), Prince Henry J.T.Eze(Spokesman),Comrade Emeke U. Bidokwu(Organizing Secretary). Part of the paper presented for the Nesiama’s endorsement reads:”Coalition United Political Parties Delta State chapter support Commodore Nesiama to represent Delta South Senatorial District come 2023 election. The Coalition consists virtually all parties in the state and have outlined the Commodore of Hope’s sterling qualities that made him their preferred candidate to Delta South Senatorial to include Acceptance, Humility, Love for humanity, Experience, Job Creation for the Youths, Experience and Pedigree, Youthfulness and Vibrancy among others.
Many people in Delta South Senatorial District may be wondering why many people both at home and abroad throw their weight behind Commodore Nesiama. But Alpha May Club has the answer. Alpha May Club headed by Brigadier General Emiko Eruwa(rtd) and all members of the Club both at home and abroad know that Commodore Nesiama is a man of integrity, competence and has the experience to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people. They were not surprised at the way he (Nesiama) marshaled out his manifesto in the discussion programme which all participated via zoom. The participants who include the Executive Director, Chevron Nigeria,Mr. Godfrey Etikerentse, Messrs Victor Eburajoh, Ben Atseyinku, Aji-Rone- Sobotie, John Ekoko, Robison Eyoyibo, and Tony Egbele and others know that Nesiama is fit to represent the people in this capacity.
No doubt, from the foregoing, it is clear that the people have accepted Commodore Omatseye Nesiama(rtd) to represent Delta South Senatorial District come 2023 as the adage says, the voice of the people is the voice of God. Commodore Nesiama has said, he is much ready to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people. So, you the reader of this article, Commodore Omatseye Nesiama of New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) counts on you to vote for him. If you are not from Delta South Senatorial District, spread the good message of Commodore Nesiama and tell your friends and neigbours to vote for him so that they would all reap the dividends of democracy come 2023.