NDC candidate seeks balanced representation

Rev. Olu Martins, a candidate for the Esan West Constituency seat in the Edo State House of Assembly under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has appealed to party leader Senator Seriake Dickson for balanced representation within the state. Martins stressed the necessity of considering diverse group views to ensure electoral success in 2027.

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Politics, they say is local, so we are privileged as Edo people to have our national leader hail from our geopolitical zone.

In an open letter, Martins acknowledged Dickson's statesmanship and urged him to continue promoting equity and fairness. "Politics, they say is local, so we are privileged as Edo people to have our national leader hail from our geopolitical zone," Martins noted, emphasizing the local significance of Dickson's leadership.

Martins, an Esan man and NDC candidate for Esan West Constituency, stated that while winning is paramount, achieving it requires careful consideration of ticket distribution. He pointed to the party's choice of Hon. John Yakubu for the Edo Central Senatorial district, noting Yakubu's strong local connection and popularity among the Esan people.

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It will be politically injurious to leave a whole local government area void of electoral representation when the practice has been to oscillate electoral offices between Esan North East (Uromi) and Esan South East (Ubiaja).

However, Martins argued that for the sake of balance and equity, the House of Representatives ticket should be allocated to other local government areas that share representation rights with Esan North East, Yakubu's local government. He warned that failing to ensure this balance could disadvantage the party in the senatorial district, especially given the practice of alternating electoral offices between Esan North East (Uromi) and Esan South East (Ubiaja). Martins concluded by appealing to Dickson's experience, highlighting the need for a delicate balance that fosters a sense of belonging for all party members.

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We love your doggedness mixed with compassion but as an old hand in the game, we are sure that you also understand the necessity of a delicate balance which ensures a sense of belonging for all.