Elders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Bomadi and Patani Local Government Areas have endorsed President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Rt. Hon. Basil Okolobaowei Ganagana as sole consensus candidates for the 2027 general elections
The decision was reached at an enlarged joint meeting held at the Bomadi Town Hall on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.
The gathering also adopted a rotational two-term arrangement for the Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency seat, with the 2027 ticket zoned to Patani Local Government Area.
In an 11-point communique, the leaders acknowledged the long service of Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu, who has represented the constituency since 1999.
They resolved that he should not seek an eighth term in 2027, citing the need for fairness, leadership renewal, and broader political inclusion.
The meeting unanimously adopted Rt. Hon. Basil Okolobaowei Ganagana, former Acting Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and native of Patani LGA, as the sole consensus candidate for the House of Representatives seat.
They expressed confidence in his legislative experience, political maturity, and commitment to inclusive representation.
To ensure stability and equity, the stakeholders resolved that representation should rotate between Bomadi and Patani LGAs, with any elected representative limited to a maximum of two terms of eight years.
The communique also called for transparent and credible party primaries free from imposition, and urged the Delta State Government, party leaders, traditional rulers, and democratic institutions to support the push for fairness and leadership renewal in the constituency.
A Joint Elders and Stakeholders Committee was set up to monitor political developments and ensure adherence to the rotational agreement.
The leaders said the resolutions were aimed at strengthening unity, promoting inclusiveness, and ensuring sustainable political and developmental progress for both local government areas ahead of the 2027 elections.
Excerpts of the communique are as follows:
COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE JOINT MEETING OF ELDERS, LEADERS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND OPINION MOULDERS OF
BOMADI/PATANI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY
Held on: Wednesday, 13th May, 2026
Venue: Bomadi Community Town Hall
Following extensive consultations and deliberations on the political future, unity, stability, and democratic progress of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections, elders, political leaders, stakeholders, youths, women representatives, opinion moulders, and community leaders drawn from Bomadi and Patani Local Government Areas convened a strategic meeting to review the state of representation within the constituency and chart a path forward in the overall interest of fairness, equity, peace, and inclusive democratic participation.
After exhaustive deliberations conducted in an atmosphere of mutual respect, maturity, and commitment to the collective interest of the constituency, the meeting resolved as follows:
RESOLUTIONS
1. Recognition of Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu’s Long Service
The meeting acknowledged and appreciated the long years of service of Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu, who has represented Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives since 1999 and has become one of the most experienced lawmakers in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic democratic dispensation.
2. Rt. Hon Nicholas Mutu should not seek re-election for eighth consecutive term in the House of Representatives come 2027
The meeting unanimously resolved that after nearly three decades of continuous representation of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency by Rt. Hon. Nicholas Mutu, it is now in the overall interest of fairness, democratic balance, leadership expansion, and political inclusion that he should not seek re-election for an eighth consecutive term in the House of Representatives come 2027.
The meeting further agreed that the time has come for a peaceful democratic transition that will create opportunities for broader participation, leadership renewal, and the emergence of new voices and capable leaders within the constituency, in line with the principles of equity, justice, and inclusive democracy.
3. Rotation of Representation to Patani Local Government Area
The meeting resolved that, in the spirit of fairness, equity, justice, and balanced representation, the 2027 House of Representatives position for Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency should be ceded to Patani Local Government Area, which has not occupied the position since the return of democratic governance in 1999.
4. Adoption of Rt. Hon. Basil Okolobaowei Ganagana from Patani Local Government Area as Consensus Candidate
After extensive consultations and careful consideration of the prevailing political realities, leadership requirements, experience, competence, and acceptability across the constituency, the meeting unanimously resolved to adopt Rt. Hon. Basil Okolobaowei Ganagana, former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, as the sole and consensus candidate of the elders, leaders, stakeholders, and concerned citizens of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency for the 2027 House of Representatives election.
The meeting expressed confidence in his leadership capacity, legislative experience, political maturity, and commitment to fairness, inclusive representation, and the overall development of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency.
5. Adoption of a Rotational Representation Framework
To promote political stability, fairness, inclusion, and long-term unity within the constituency, the meeting resolved that henceforth representation of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency should rotate between Bomadi and Patani Local Government Areas.
6. Maximum Tenure of Two Terms for Future Representatives
The meeting further resolved that any individual elected to represent the constituency in the House of Representatives under the agreed rotational understanding should serve a maximum of two terms (8 years), after which the position shall rotate to the other Local Government Area in the interest of fairness, leadership development, and democratic continuity.
7. Commitment to Peaceful and Democratic Engagement
The meeting strongly reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful democratic participation, lawful political engagement, and constructive dialogue. Stakeholders emphasized that all agitations and advocacy within the constituency must remain peaceful, responsible, and consistent with democratic principles.
8. Call for Transparent and Fair Party Primaries
The meeting called on political parties, particularly the leadership of the ruling party, to ensure that the process leading to the emergence of candidates for the 2027 elections remains transparent, credible, inclusive, and free from imposition, undue interference, or political patronage capable of undermining the democratic will of party members and constituents.
9. Appeal to Stakeholders and Government Authorities
The meeting appealed to the Delta State Government, party leaders, traditional rulers, political stakeholders, and democratic institutions to support the growing call for fairness, inclusion, and leadership renewal within Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency in order to preserve political harmony, strengthen public confidence, and deepen democratic stability.
10. Commitment to Unity and Collective Development
The meeting emphasized that the resolutions reached are not targeted against any individual but are aimed at strengthening unity, promoting inclusiveness, encouraging leadership succession, and ensuring sustainable political and developmental progress for both Bomadi and Patani Local Government Areas.
11. Establishment of a Joint Elders and Stakeholders Committee
The meeting resolved to establish a Joint Elders and Stakeholders Committee comprising representatives from both Local Government Areas to continue consultations, promote peaceful engagement, monitor political developments, and ensure adherence to the principles of fairness, unity, and rotational understanding agreed upon by the constituency.
CONCLUSION
The meeting concluded by reaffirming that democracy grows stronger when leadership opportunities are expanded, political participation is inclusive, and all segments of society are given a fair sense of belonging.
The elders and leaders expressed confidence that if fairness, equity, peaceful dialogue, and democratic principles are upheld, Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency will emerge stronger, more united, and more politically stable ahead of the 2027 general elections.
SIGNED
for: Patani Local Government Area for: Bomadi Local Government Area
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1. Hon. ‘Tonye Timi, Ph.D., BL
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1. Chief Bare Etolor
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2. Olorogun Godspower Asiwhu
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2. Chief Franklin Edonkumoh
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3. Comrade Elijah Ologe
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3. AIG Assayamor Tuesday rtrd.
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4. Mrs Alaere Odisi
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4. Odoko Ekrika
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5. Chief Lawrence Barbodor
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5. Dr.Felix Tuodolor
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6. Chief Epobetebe Ebimobowei
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6. Barr.David Ekereokosu
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7. Barr. Peres Nduku
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7. Hon.Colins Olorugun
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8. Sir. Victor Angalabiri
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8. Prince opuofeni
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9. Mr. James Youdeowei
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9. Allan Egbegi
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10. Hon. Rueben Amgbare
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10. Hon. Ernest Tobi
