Hon. Engr. Rodney Ambaiowei can be likened to the biblical David who defended the people of Israel in the face of daunting challenges, especially when intimidated by the giant from Philistine, Goliath who boasted to defy the God and people of Israel in the field of battle but as a rare and unique personality, he stood out and led the party to victory in the 2023 general election in Southern ijaw Federal Constituency. On the 16th day of April, 2023 he was declared winner after the conclusion of the supplementary election, polling a total of 13,992 votes against his close contender, the candidate of APC who polled 12,992 votes.