The Make Isoko Great Again (MIGA) Initiative, a political pressure group established to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and consolidate support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Isoko land, has inaugurated its executive members with a pledge to embark on intensive grassroots sensitisation and political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The inauguration ceremony, convened by the founder of the initiative, Hon. Dr. Jude Omena Ogbimi, was held at his residence in Otor-Igho, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, and attracted a large gathering of political stakeholders, community leaders, youths, women and elders.
The event marked a significant step in the group’s determination to expand its political reach across Isoko communities and galvanise support for the APC at the federal, state and legislative levels.
The newly inaugurated executive members include Hon. Dr. Jude Omena Ogbimi, former member of the Delta State House of Assembly and Convener; Hon. Bernard Bisi, former Local Government Area party chairman, Chairman; Chief Godwin Akamakusi, Coordinator; Hon. Sunday Agsawe, former councillor, Secretary; Mr. Mathew Owhefere, Publicity Secretary; A. M. Omejefe, Policy Adviser; Emma Ogheneros Ewoma, Head of Media; Bishop Alo, Spokesperson; and Hon. Emma Agbaza, Elder Council.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ogbimi, who is also the current Chairman of the Board of Delta Trust Mortgage Bank Limited, said MIGA was established to take political mobilisation to every nook and cranny of Isoko nation, engage the people at the grassroots and sensitise them on the need to sustain their support for the APC-led Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Delta State Government under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
He declared that the initiative would work towards securing a comprehensive electoral victory for the APC in 2027, urging Isoko people to vote massively for President Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori and all APC candidates contesting for the Senate, House of Representatives and Delta State House of Assembly seats.
Describing the objective as a collective 5/5 victory, the MIGA founder said the group was determined to mobilise support across communities to ensure electoral success for the party at all levels.
According to him, the economic reforms introduced by President Tinubu have laid the foundation for national development and economic stability, expressing optimism that the current economic difficulties facing Nigerians would be temporary as the country gradually moves towards recovery.
Ogbimi also commended Governor Oborevwori for what he described as impressive performance in various sectors of Delta State, particularly in infrastructure and other developmental projects across the state.
He maintained that the visible development activities under the state administration reflected the governor’s commitment to improving the living conditions of Deltans.
The former lawmaker further attributed the increasing pace of development at the state and local government levels, in part, to improved revenue allocation under the Tinubu administration.
He appealed to the Isoko people to reciprocate the efforts of both governments through their votes in 2027, arguing that sustained political support would enable the federal, state and local governments to consolidate their achievements and deliver more democratic dividends to the people.
Ogbimi demonstrates commitment to grassroots empowerment
Beyond political mobilisation, the MIGA convener demonstrated his commitment to grassroots economic empowerment by extending financial assistance to men and women to support and expand their businesses.
The gesture, which formed part of the activities surrounding the inauguration, underscored the initiative’s interest in improving the economic well-being of ordinary people alongside its political objectives.
Ogbimi disclosed that another round of economic empowerment would take place in December, assuring those who were not captured in the first batch that they would be accommodated in subsequent phases.
He explained that the empowerment initiative was intended to encourage small-scale businesses, support livelihoods and improve the economic circumstances of beneficiaries.
Call for unity and commitment
Addressing the newly inaugurated executives and members of the initiative, Ogbimi charged them to remain steadfast, united and committed to the vision of making Isoko great again.
He emphasised that achieving the group’s objectives would require sustained grassroots engagement, effective communication, cooperation and the active participation of members across the Isoko nation.
He urged the executives to regard their appointments as a call to service and responsibility, stressing that the success of MIGA would depend on their ability to connect with the people, build confidence and promote the initiative’s objectives at the community level.
The inauguration concluded with renewed determination by the group to strengthen its organisational structure, deepen political awareness and mobilise support ahead of the 2027 general elections.
For MIGA, the message from Otor-Igho was unmistakable: the journey towards making Isoko great again must begin with grassroots engagement, collective commitment and a united political vision.
