HON KELVIN NWABUEZE LAUNCHES ASSEMBLY BID IN OSHIMILI SOUTH WITH ROYAL BACKING
Oko, Oshimili South — April 19, 2026
A new political dynamic is taking shape in Delta State as Hon. Kelvin Chukwudum Nwabueze, a serving councillor, has formally entered the race for the Oshimili South Constituency seat in the Delta State House of Assembly—backed by a significant endorsement from the Oko Traditional Council.
Declaring his ambition on Saturday in Oko, his home ward, Nwabueze positioned his candidacy as a grassroots-driven response to what he described as growing demands for responsive and people-focused representation. Addressing a gathering of party leaders, supporters, and community stakeholders, the All Progressives Congress (APC) hopeful framed his entry into the race as both a duty and a collective movement.
“This is a call to service and responsibility,” he said. “It is not about personal ambition but about answering the call of our people who seek effective, accessible, and accountable leadership.”
The event quickly evolved from a routine declaration into a show of strength, as the Oko Traditional Council publicly threw its weight behind the councillor’s bid—an endorsement widely seen as a strategic boost in the early stages of the contest.
In a statement delivered at the ceremony, the Council described Nwabueze as “a worthy ambassador of Oko Kingdom,” citing his record of grassroots engagement, accessibility, and commitment to development during his tenure in local government.
“He has not forgotten his roots,” the Council noted. “We believe he will represent Oshimili South with dignity and ensure our voice is heard clearly at the State Assembly.”
For observers of Delta politics, such traditional endorsements often carry both symbolic and practical influence—helping to consolidate local support, especially in tightly contested constituencies.
Nwabueze, leaning on his experience as a councillor, argued that his time in office has given him both insight into the needs of his constituents and the legislative temperament required for higher responsibility.
“I am qualified, fit, and prepared,” he said. “I understand our challenges—from youth unemployment to infrastructure deficits—and I am ready to translate these concerns into actionable policies.”
He outlined a campaign agenda centred on youth empowerment, improved infrastructure, quality education, and transparent constituency engagement—key issues that resonate strongly across Oshimili South.
The declaration ceremony attracted a broad coalition of political and community actors, including APC ward executives, youth leaders, women groups, and elders, many of whom pledged to mobilise support for his candidacy ahead of the elections.
Beyond the immediate optics, the event signals what could become an increasingly competitive race for Oshimili South, with early alignments and endorsements already shaping the political landscape.
As the campaign season gathers momentum, all eyes will be on how Nwabueze converts this early backing into wider electoral appeal across the constituency—where performance, party strength, and local alliances are expected to play decisive roles.
