Foremost presidential aspirant for the 2026 Ijaw National Congress (INC) election, Prof. Franklin Erepamo Osaisai, has formally submitted his nomination form to the National Secretariat of the Congress at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
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Speaking with EMTV News shortly after the submission, Prof. Osaisai reaffirmed his commitment to offering purposeful and visionary leadership to the Ijaw nation. He noted that his aspiration is driven by a clear vision anchored on sustainable development, intellectual excellence, and an unwavering dedication to equity and justice within the Nigerian Federation.
“I am a candidate for the President of the INC. The election is coming up on March 7, and I have just returned my nomination form for processing,” Prof. Osaisai said. “I believe the media has a key role to play in enlightening the people and helping to convince them to support my candidacy. I am a patriotic Ijaw man, and I consider myself eminently qualified to lead the Ijaw nation at this critical point in our history.”
Addressing Ijaw people across the globe, the INC presidential hopeful reflected on the progress made by the Congress since its formal establishment in 1993, stressing the need for renewed leadership to consolidate those gains.
“My message to Ijaw people worldwide is that the INC has recorded significant progress over the years,” he stated. “This is the time for another phase of leadership. I am presenting myself to continue building the Congress and to ensure that, as an ethnic nationality, we are able to articulate our interests effectively and secure the best possible outcomes for our people, especially given the vast resources with which our land is endowed.”
Prof. Osaisai concluded by directly appealing to delegates and stakeholders for their support, expressing confidence in his capacity to lead.
“At this point in time, I am a candidate, and I believe I can provide good leadership for the Ijaw nation,” he said. “I humbly solicit your votes. Thank you.”
The 2026 INC presidential election is scheduled to hold on March 7, 2026, with expectations of keen contestation among aspirants vying to steer the affairs of the apex socio-cultural body of the Ijaw people.
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