AS the administration of Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan draws to its constitutionally mandated end in 2015, the political scene in Delta state is abuzz on who or where the successor will emerge from.

In this calculation there is the imperative fact that the incoming Government should be ready to build on the foundations so painstakingly built by the present administration.

In other words, Deltans as a matter of urgency must seek a fair and balanced mechanism to replace the out- going  administration. Delta  state after all is a child of justice and equity, which is why the issue of rotation and power sharing is so important in the politics of the state.

It is on record that since the creation of Delta State on August 27th 1991 by the Babangida military Government, we have had at the helm of affairs of the state three democratically elected Governors, to wit;  H.E. Chief Felix Ibru, (1992-1993), H.E. Chief James Ibori (1999-2007), H.E. Dr. E.E. Uduaghan(2007-2015). Chief Ibru and Chief Ibori are both of Urhobo ethnic stock occupying Delta Central Senatorial District, whilst Dr. E. E. Uduaghan is an Itsekiri in Delta South Senatorial District.  The other Senatorial District, Delta North (Anioma) has not had the fortune of producing the Governor of the state.

The dynamics of the politics of Delta State has largely been based on equitable distribution of political offices which is embedded in the ruling party’s rotational or zoning policy of rotating key political offices amongst the Senatorial Districts.

Thus as the 2015 general elections draw near, it is imperative that this equitable policy is not jettisoned. It is my considered opinion that the zoning policy is necessary at this level of our political development to enhance equity, even development and peaceful co – existence.

It in view of the above that I find the argument that zoning fosters mediocrity laughable. I stand on this view solely on the basis that the three Senatorial Districts and consequently every ethnic nationality in Delta State have qualified manpower to lead the state to prosperity. Also the argument that because the state capital (Asaba) is located on Delta North, and thus automatically forecloses Delta North from contesting for the Governorship of the state as standing on faulty foundations to say the least. Pray when has location of state capital excluded anybody from becoming Governor?

It is therefore on this point that I appeal to all Deltans to support the emergence of a Delta State Governor of Delta North extraction. I am particularly pleased to see that the Governor, H.E. Dr. E.E. Uduaghan has shown political maturity fair mindedness by supporting our aspirations on Delta North.

Having stated the above, I appeal to our Delta North brethren to support the aspirations of the Ndokwa ethnic nationality to produce the Governor of Delta State. As they say (and I dare say equity) must begin at home.

The Ndokwas has the largest population in Delta North and the major financial powerhouse as a result of its huge oil and gas deposits in its bowels as well as the very large, arable and productive farmlands. Sadly despite the above we have never had the opportunity of occupying any Executive positions as our other brethren in Delta North.

Ndokwas have also remained till date the most peaceful oil producing nationality in Delta State. Geographically the Ndokwas share direct boundaries with 5 of the 6 ethnic nationality located in Delta State and hence similar cultures. In fact I make bold to state that the Ndokwas are the most detribalized in Delta State.

It is further gladdening to note that we have a pool of qualified manpower already in the race from which a choice can be made. Such include Amb. Gabriel Oyibode (a property guru/enterprenuer), Dr. Mrs. Esther Uduehi ( former Presidential liaison to the NASS), Chief Godswill Obielum ( a retired ACP), Hon. Charles Emetulu( commission for Energy), Omordi George Ugboma(Political Adviser to the Governor) amongst others.

Pius Mordi, a  public affairs commentator, wrote from  Warri, Delta State.