The governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in Delta State, Engr. Isaac Eshor, has criticised the recent visit of a Delta State Government delegation to Ebu Community in Oshimili North Local Government Area, describing the exercise as a political gimmick rather than a genuine intervention in the community’s infrastructural challenges.
Eshor, in a statement reacting to the government’s inspection of the deteriorating roads in the agrarian community, alleged that the visit was aimed at creating false hope among residents and pacifying them ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
According to him, successive administrations in Delta State have failed to adequately address the infrastructural challenges confronting Ebu and several other rural communities across the state.
He cited dilapidated roads, inadequate social amenities, poor healthcare facilities and economic hardship among the challenges facing residents.
“The government’s visit to Ebu was nothing more than political window dressing. Once again, the people have been given assurances that their roads will soon be fixed, but the question remains: why are these promises coming only after years of neglect?” Eshor queried.
The AAC governorship candidate argued that the condition of roads in Ebu reflects what he described as the broader infrastructural challenges confronting rural communities across Delta State, despite the state’s substantial financial resources.
Eshor also called on the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to provide greater transparency on the utilisation of state revenues.
He claimed that Delta State had received ₦4.119 trillion in federal allocations, excluding internally generated revenue, and argued that residents deserved to know how such resources had translated into tangible development across the state.
“Deltans deserve to know how these resources have been spent and what direct impact they have had on the lives of ordinary citizens,” he stated.
Eshor maintained that poor road infrastructure has continued to hinder agricultural production, restrict movement and undermine economic activities in communities where residents depend largely on farming and small-scale businesses.
He urged residents of Ebu not to be swayed by government visits and political assurances, saying that the performance of any administration should be measured by completed projects and tangible improvements in the living conditions of the people.
“What the people are witnessing is another round of political deception. Ebu deserves action, not endless inspections and assurances. Development must be visible, practical and impactful,” he said.
The AAC candidate further called for improved healthcare, potable water, educational infrastructure and economic opportunities for rural communities across Delta State.
Reaffirming his political agenda, Eshor pledged that an AAC-led administration would prioritise rural development, transparency, accountability and equitable distribution of infrastructure across communities in the state.
The government delegation’s visit to Ebu followed complaints from residents over the deteriorating condition of the Ebu–Ezi–Ukala Road, an important route linking the community with neighbouring towns and commercial centres.
Eshor also expressed concern over the condition of the Ogbolu–Illah–Ebu Road, which he identified as a federal road serving the area.
He said the poor condition of both the federal and state roads had negatively affected transportation, commerce and agricultural activities in Ebu and surrounding communities.
According to him, the challenges confronting Delta State are not necessarily due to a lack of resources but, rather, what he described as the failure of successive administrations to translate available resources into visible development.
He therefore called on the relevant authorities to move beyond inspections and political engagements and commence rehabilitation and reconstruction of the affected roads.
“The people have waited long enough. What they need now is action, not another cycle of political promises. Government must demonstrate its commitment through tangible projects that will improve the welfare of the people and stimulate economic growth,” Eshor added.
