Comparative Analyses Of Major DTHA Aspirants For Ndokwa West Constituency

The 2023 general election is fast approaching. The aspirants vying for various elective positions have been strategizing, fortifying their foundations and structures toward achieving desired objectives.

The clause, ‘desired objective’ is thoughtful, considering the intention of the various aspirants. The behavioral pattern of aspirants before the declaration of interest to contest for certain positions and desired objectives are worth evaluating.

This material is aimed at bridging the gap between the confusion and perception of electorates for considering a candidate for any position.

To achieve the stated vision, some questions are worthwhile. What are the desired objectives of the politician who wants to represent you? Is the aspirant able to shoulder the burden of his constituents? Or the aspirant is out for recognition to enrich his coast at the expense of his people?

Equipping ourselves with concrete answers to these questions would guarantee a soft landing. Critical analyses and interpretation of aspirants’ behavioral attitudes would help electorates at a time of confusion. Hence, a comparative measure for major aspirants jostling for Ndokwa West Constituency, Delta State House of Assembly.

The aspirants are the Peoples Democratic Party’s Candidate and member representing Ndokwa West Constituency, Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Charles Chukwuemeka Emetulu, Chief Valentine Onyemike of All Progressives Congress (APC), and the candidate of Labour Party, Chief Chuks Onyemulu.

Hon Charles Emetulu has served the good people of Delta State and Ndokwa Nation in different capacities. He was a member of the post-primary education board between 2008-2010, and a former Commissioner for Energy.

However, no part of Ndokwa land could witness any form of project for electricity and have remained in darkness till date except for recent efforts by DESOPADEC, obviously through the influence of Barrister Leonard Anoka.

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Though, Charles Emetulu has executed some some projects which are not enough to justify the resources at his disposal and positions he has occupied for years. No part of the Ndokwa nation has tasted the firmness of quality representation apart from his immediate environment.

Under Emetulu’s watch as the chairman of the Education Committee in the State House of Assembly, separate motions were moved and adopted for upgrading and establishment of higher institutions in the state with Ndokwa Nation benefiting from none.

It is how one walks that his clothes get torn. At the time of filing this report, the students of Ogume Grammar School, Ogume have been denied access to education as the school was shut down months ago.

Yet, little was done to save his people from trouble. Is this an indication that the House of Assembly member who doubles as the Chairman of the Education Committee needs to be reminded of the importance of education?

Chief Valentine Onyemike is contesting on the platform of APC for reasons not far-fetched. Who is willing to plant a tree without minding the people to sit under its shade? Onyemike, to the best of his strength, has assisted his people by offering scholarships. According to Whisper, if you are helping someone and you are expecting something in return, you are doing business not kindness.

On his part, Chief Chuks Onyemulu, the candidate of the Labour Party has committed his space and resources for the good of his people. He has initiated and executed personal projects in the Ndokwa nation. He funded students studying the Ukwuani language and facilitated employment opportunities for many Ndokwa youths.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), a Chartered Tax Practitioner and holds an MBA (International Business Management). Chief Onyemulu has been the main brain behind the annual scholarship awards by Umuseti Community in Lagos.

Chuks is currently the President of Utagba-Uno Community in Lagos. He has served/contributed his time, talent and resources to Umuseti, Utagba-Uno and Ukwuani Foundation Union (UFU) in different capacities including conflict resolution, project planning/ execution and social events.
The 2023 general election is an opportunity for Ndokwa West people in particular to change their fortunes by electing a credible and reliable representative in the Delta State House of Assembly, as this is the only way they can attract the much elusive dividends of democracy.

Enebuse Austin writes from Delta State.