This call was made by Mr Macdonald Eluma, a member of GCON Media, during a focused group discussion in Asaba, the Delta State capital. According to him, aligning with Ebie’s political vision is the surest path to enduring political gains and meaningful socio-economic development for the constituency.
Eluma, who has worked closely with Ebie since 2015, described him as a man of integrity and humility whose style of leadership has consistently delivered results. He noted that although Ebie does not currently hold an elective position, his impact on Ika Federal Constituency surpasses that of many elected leaders.
“I have followed his leadership trajectory right from his days as Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Secretary to the State Government, and now Chairman of the NDDC Governing Board. He has redefined leadership and shown that politics can be built on trust and inclusivity,” Eluma said.
He recalled how
Ebie, as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, conducted the most transparent recruitment exercise in the state’s history—overseeing the employment of 1,000 teachers in 2019. The process, which was handled with strict professionalism and monitored by technocrats and academics, was commended in a report by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR). The exercise later earned the Delta State Government a Federal Government award for digitisation.Beyond education, Eluma pointed to Ebie’s revival of the once-abandoned Principal’s Cup football competition for secondary schools, made sustainable through a partnership with Zenith Bank. He also introduced the Headmasters Cup for primary schools, Teachers Awards, and academic excellence prizes in collaboration with Eroton Exploration and Production Company Ltd.
“Ebie is not just a political leader but the awaited rallying point for Agbor people and indeed the entire Ika nation,” Eluma said. “He has proven his credibility, sound judgement, and inclusive style of governance. He is the kind of leader our people can entrust with their political future.”
Eluma further urged members of GCON Media to remain steadfast in spreading Ebie’s message of unity, inclusivity, and development across Ika nation and Delta State.
