With the gale of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, a social activist, Ifeanyi Samson, has urged the people of the state not to be carried away by such political manoeuvrings by the major actors but rather pay attention to how such moves will affect their wellbeing.
In a statement on Friday, the activist, who hails from the state, asked the people to reject any leadership that does not have their interest at heart, reminding them that their choices would determine how they would thrive in the face of the unfolding political scheming in the country.
He said: “When leaders make bold political moves especially one as significant as defecting to the ruling party, the question must be asked: Is this truly in the best interest of the people or in service of personal ambition? It’s easy to speak of love for the people, but true loyalty is proven in moments like this, where choices carry deep consequences.
“For Deltans, this is a time to look beyond the surface and hold leadership accountable. Their support should not be blind or driven by party sentiment, but guided by the real impact this decision has on their lives, their development, and their future. I hope this move is more than political strategy and that it genuinely serves the people of Delta State.”
He decried the ongoing system in Nigeria where governance is mostly relegated at the expense of politicking, blaming it for the ills noticeable in society.
“Elsewhere, politics is about service to the people. Nigeria is replete with various problems because politics in the country is about power-grabbing and not for governance. This has to be discouraged and the people should act collectively by voting out such leaders from office,” he added.
