In an open letter addressed to the people of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency of Delta State, House of Representatives aspirant, Tessy Ngozi Okeze has made a personal appeal for trust, unity, and a break from “politics as usual” ahead of the next general elections.
Okeze, who is now running for the house of representatives under the African Action Congress, AAC, introduced herself not only as a candidate but as “your daughter, your sister, and one who understands the struggles, hopes, and dreams of our people.”
“I have walked the same roads, felt the same challenges, and shared in the same prayers for a better future,” she wrote in her Facebook post.
The letter paints a picture of a constituency grappling with unemployment, poor infrastructure, and unfulfilled promises. Okeze said youths are “searching for opportunities,” women are “striving for empowerment,” while elders “deserve better care, dignity, and respect.” She added that roads, schools, and public systems “need real attention and not promises that fade after elections.”
That reality, she said, is why she has stepped forward to seeing for their votes this time.
“I am not here for politics as usual. I am here because I believe that Aniocha/Oshimili deserves better representation, leadership that listens, leadership that acts, and leadership that puts the people first,” she stated.
Okeze outlined four key pillars of her campaign: youth empowerment through skills, jobs, and opportunities; support for women to grow businesses and achieve independence; improved education, healthcare, and infrastructure; and transparent, accountable leadership that constituents can trust.
She emphasized that the movement is collective, not individual. “This journey is not mine, it is ours. I need your voice. I need your belief. I need your support,” she said.
Her vision, she explained, is a constituency where “every child has hope, every youth has opportunity, and every family can live with dignity.” She urged residents to rise above division and choose “progress over stagnation” and “sincerity over empty promises.”
“I humbly ask for your support and your prayers,” she concluded, signing off as “Your daughter. Your sister. Your voice.”
The Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, covering communities across Delta State, has long been a focal point in Delta politics, with voters often citing poor road networks, youth unemployment, and inadequate healthcare as pressing concerns.
Okeze’s message appears aimed at tapping into that frustration while positioning herself as a relatable alternative rooted in shared experience rather than political establishment ties.
Whether the call for a “new direction” will resonate with voters remains to be seen. But for now, Tessy Ngozi Okeze has made one thing clear: she’s running as one of them, not above them.