Defections: Deltans to reject unproductive leaders, Social critic, Samson

Stanley Ihedigbo

In the wake of a wave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South geopolitical zone, social activist Ifeanyi Samson has issued a clarion call to the people of Delta State.

Samson urged citizens not to be swayed by the political maneuverings of major actors but instead focus on how these moves will impact their welfare and wellbeing.

Lending his voice through a press statement, the activist, who hails from Delta State asked citizens of the state to completely 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.

Part of his statement reads: “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 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 the 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 governance. This has to be discouraged and the people should act collectively by voting out such leaders from office”.