By Michael Ilaya/Kelvin Ohoror
A former two time chairman of lsoko South Local Government Council, and Delta state ALGON and aspirant for the Delta South Senatorial District, Hon. Itiako Ikpokpo, has consulted the Isoko Nation ahead of the 2027 general elections, engaging the Isoko stakeholders with a promise of inclusive and effective representation.
The consultation took place at the Isoko Development Union (IDU) Secretariat, Oleh, on Saturday, April 11, 2026, where he met with people drawn from across Isoko clans for a deepened consultation aimed at informing the stakeholders on his senatorial ambition.
At the event which attracted over 500 stakeholders from across Isoko, Urhobo, Itsekiri and Ijaw ethnic nationalities, Ikpokpo stressed that he has identified a gap in the system, which he desires to fill, and that his aspiration was driven by the need to bridge that gap between leaders and the people.
According to him, “My driving force is the desire to fill that identified existing gap, and I pledge to communicate, legislate, unite and empower the people”; making up the CLUE agenda.
He also promised not to delay in rendering his score card if elected.
In his remark, Dr. Marvis Onojogho, speaking on behalf of the Urhobos in Delta South Senatorial District support the aspiration of Hon. Itiako Ikpokpo, being a tested and trusted fellow, as two time local government chairman and ALGON chairman.
Also speaking, Dr. Andrew Megbele and Prince Anthony who spoke on behalf the Itsekiri and Ijaw ethnic nationalities, all threw their weight behind the aspiration of Hon. Itiako Ikpokpo.
Earlier on, the President General of Isoko Development Union, Prof. Chris Akpotu, thanked the various ethnic nationalities for turning out for the event, adding that at the appropriate time, the Isoko leaders and stakeholders will converge and fathom the way forward.
The climax of the event was the blessing of the kolanut for the aspirant on behalf of Traditional Rulers present by the Odiologbo of Owhe Clan, HRM, Romanus Inana1.
