A group, APC Delta State 3is Forum has urged President Bola Tinubu to address marginalisation in Delta South.
In a letter addressed to the President and dated August 4, the forum noted that requirement for fair representation in government, from the federal to the state, is enshrined in Section 14(3) of the Constitution and the zoning practice of the party.
It said the equitable principle of zoning had been disregarded in the state, with two ministerial nominees, Hon Stella Okotete and Festus kayemo (SAN) from Delta Central.
The group urged Tinubu to expedite action in addressing the marginalisation of Delta South as the two Delta State ministerial nominees are from the Central Senatorial District as well as the party chairman and governorship candidate.
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Quoting the constitution, the group said : “The composition of the Government of a State, a local government council, or any of the agencies of such Government or council, and the conduct of the affairs of the Government or council or such agencies shall be carried out in such manner as to recognise the diversity of the people within its area of authority and the need to promote a sense of belonging and loyalty among all the people of the Federation.”
The letter was written and jointly signed by the following,
Chief Lucky J. Esigie, JP; Amb Felix Datuowei ; Mr Evans Omatsoguwa;
(Chairman/Isoko)(Co-chairman/Ijaw) (Co-chairman/Itsekiri)
Dr Ogaga Ifowodo; Prof. Moses Adagbabiri (Secretary); Wilson Alatsha, a lawyer;
Mr Tony Osauzo; Hon. Ebiakpor Ezebri ; Bishop Victor Omunu;
Rear Adm. John Kpokpogri (rtd) ; Chief Augustine Seibi and Mr Charles Omadeli.
Elder Jonathan Ugu Engr. Jude Ebikefe Mr Omatsoguwa T. U. Ereku
Elder Emmanuel Adoluaji Mr Oroupade Akpomelade Hon Omatseye Akatakpo