Delta NDC gov candidate calls for accountability, job creation

Chris Iyovwaye, the 2027 gubernatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Delta State, has called for increased accountability, transparency, and job creation in the state. In a statement issued in response to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's Independence Day message, Iyovwaye criticized the current leadership for failing to live up to their promises of sacrifice and development.

He urged the governor to demonstrate true commitment by presenting a breakdown of the state's budget and spending on capital projects and job creation. Iyovwaye also emphasized the need for greater transparency in managing the state's revenues and allocations from the Federation Account, and called for the revival of economic activities around the state's ports, which could create employment for up to 50,000 Deltans.

The NDC candidate urged strong delivery of basic infrastructure and public services, such as clean water, good roads, schools, and hospitals, and acknowledged the recent increase in the minimum wage but expressed concern over rising living costs. Iyovwaye urged Deltans to remain engaged in state affairs and to combine prayer with civic responsibility, emphasizing that accountability is key to saving the nation.