By Jenny Akporero
The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Delta State, Engr. Isaac Eshor, has declared that he is determined to win the 2027 governorship election and redirect the state’s resources towards job creation, economic diversification and accountable governance.
Eshor made the declaration in Asaba on Thursday while interacting with community newspaper publishers and journalists during his ongoing consultations with stakeholders across the state ahead of the 2027 election.
The AAC candidate said his ambition was not merely to occupy the Government House but to build an economy capable of creating sustainable opportunities for Deltans, particularly young people.
According to him, Delta State is endowed with enormous financial, natural and maritime resources which, if properly managed, could significantly transform the state’s economy.
Eshor Questions Spending Priorities
Eshor criticised what he described as the present administration’s emphasis on flyover projects, arguing that greater attention should be given to employment generation, rural roads, human capital development and economic ventures capable of creating wealth.
He cited what he described as approximately N4.19 trillion received by the state between 2023 and 2026 and questioned whether the level of development in the state reflects the volume of resources available to government.
He also questioned the reported expenditure of about N177 billion on five flyovers, arguing that government spending should be accompanied by greater transparency and measurable economic benefits.
“What we need is accountability of all the funds that have been coming to this state so that we can be able to know that, at least, we should be able to give a pass mark,” Eshor said.
He maintained that Deltans deserve to know how public resources are being utilised and what measurable benefits government projects are delivering to communities.
Maritime Economy as Major Economic Opportunity
Drawing from his background in the maritime sector, Eshor identified Delta’s waterways, coastline and maritime assets as major opportunities that could help diversify the state’s economy.
The governorship hopeful said the state should make better use of its maritime potential, including its ports and waterfronts, to attract investment and create employment.
“I was a sailor and I’m still a sailor,” Eshor said, stressing that his experience in the maritime sector had given him an understanding of the opportunities available in the state’s blue economy.
He also said Delta should explore commercially viable ventures beyond conventional government projects as part of efforts to expand its revenue base and create employment.
Jobs and Skills for Young Deltans
The AAC candidate also placed job creation at the centre of his campaign message, particularly through technical and maritime-related training.
He said his administration would develop programmes aimed at equipping young people with practical skills, including engineering and other technical areas linked to the maritime industry.
Eshor argued that training should be connected to real economic opportunities capable of helping young people become productive and financially independent.
“The People Are the Structure”
On the political structure required to challenge the major parties in the 2027 election, Eshor said AAC would rely primarily on the people rather than political structures alone.
“The people are the structure,” he declared, insisting that the 2027 election should be about the interests and welfare of Deltans rather than merely the strength of political parties.
He expressed confidence that AAC could defeat the established political parties, citing the recent political developments in Osun State as an example of what he described as the power of voters to change governments through the ballot.
Asked whether he was coming to take over Delta State in 2027, Eshor responded emphatically: “