By Michael Ilaya
In a remarkable demonstration of solidarity, the Market Women Association of Nigeria, Isoko North LGA Chapter, led by Mrs. Ejoboke Josephine, last Friday paid a courtesy visit on Engr. Ashakah Orobosa Uzuazormaro, the All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer for the Delta State House of Assembly, Isoko North Constituency I, at his country home in Ozoro.
The MWAN visit was an opportunity to appreciate Engr. Ashakah for his remarkable activities and contributions across Isoko North Local Government Area, while reaffirm its support for continued engagement, and expressed a renewed hope for greater collaboration as the political journey toward 2027 unfolds.
Speaking during the visit, Mrs. Ejoboke Josephine, leader of the Market Women Association of Nigeria, Isoko North LGA Chapter, expressed profound appreciation to Engr. Ashakah Orobosa Uzuazormaro for his efforts and contributions across the local government area.
She emphasized that the importance of building relationships that recognize the role of market women in grassroots development, economic growth and community mobilization can not be underscored.
Mrs. Josephine reaffirmed the association’s support for Engr. Ashakah and expressed confidence in the value of sustained engagement ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking further, the MWAN leader also appealed to the APC flagbearer to accept the position of a Patron of the Market Women Association of Nigeria, Isoko North LGA Chapter, describing the proposed relationship as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation, improve communication and advance the interests of market women.
According to her, the appeal reflected the association’s desire for a lasting partnership built on mutual respect, shared aspirations and a commitment to community progress.
Responding, Engr. Ashakah expressed his sincere appreciation for the visit, recognizing the indispensable contributions of women to politics, commerce, family welfare and grassroots mobilization.
He underscored the central role women play in shaping political conversations and strengthening community participation, noting that their involvement remains essential to any meaningful democratic engagement.
“Without women, there is no politics,” he emphasized, acknowledging the strength, influence and contributions of women in the political process.
Engr. Ashakah encouraged the association to sustain its engagement and broaden its political conversations to encompass the Presidency and all APC candidates, from top to bottom, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He highlighted the importance of coordination across the party’s candidates and levels of representation, having accepted the association’s appeal to become its patron, expressing his readiness to work closely with the Market Women Association of Nigeria, Isoko North LGA Chapter.
Engr. Ashaka added that his acceptance marks an important step toward strengthening the relationship between the association and the APC flag bearer, creating room for continued dialogue on the concerns, aspirations and welfare of market women throughout Isoko North.
He also expressed his willingness to collaborate with the association toward its stated political objective of supporting All APC candidates in the 2027 elections, including its aspiration for an APC 5/5 victory.
According to him, “the courtesy visit reinforces the importance of women as active stakeholders in grassroots politics and community development.
“Beyond their vital contributions to local commerce, market women maintain strong community networks and bring practical knowledge of the everyday challenges facing families, traders and small businesses.
“Their participation in political engagement offers an opportunity to place issues such as market facilities, affordable financing, security, sanitation, transportation and the cost of doing business at the centre of public discussions”
The highlights of the conversation include the value of listening to organized groups, the Vitality of building relationships and maintaining open channels of communication; and to ensure meaningful political relationships to be sustained through listening, cooperation and a shared commitment to community development.
