Edo North 2027: NDC’s Oisamoje Pledges Inclusive Representation, Urges Afemai Voters To Reject Empty Promises

As political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the senatorial contest in Edo North is beginning to attract renewed attention, with the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Mrs. Maria Iseme Oisamoje, positioning herself as an advocate for inclusive and people-centred representation.

Oisamoje, who is from the Owan axis of Edo North, has promised to pursue effective representation and purposeful leadership if elected to the Senate. Her candidacy has emerged amid growing political discussions over equity, development and representation across the six local government areas that make up the senatorial district.

Edo North Senatorial District comprises Akoko-Edo, Etsako Central, Etsako East, Etsako West, Owan East and Owan West. The district has 64 political wards, making grassroots engagement a major factor in any serious senatorial campaign. 

The NDC formally presented Oisamoje as its Edo North senatorial candidate during the unveiling of the party’s National Assembly candidates in Benin City on August 26, 2026. The party also unveiled candidates for Edo Central and Edo South as part of its preparations for the 2027 elections. 

In her campaign message, Oisamoje is calling on the people of Edo North, particularly the Afemai people, to look beyond election-season promises and demand measurable representation capable of addressing the challenges confronting communities across the district.

She argues that the people deserve a senator who will remain accessible to constituents and ensure that their concerns are adequately presented at the National Assembly.

The NDC candidate has also emphasised the need for all parts of Edo North to have a voice in the affairs of the district, stressing that representation should not be limited to political events during election periods.

Her message comes against the backdrop of concerns over economic hardship, insecurity, poor infrastructure and limited access to basic amenities, issues that remain central to political conversations among residents of the district.

Oisamoje's supporters say her emergence provides an opportunity for the Owan axis and other communities to pursue what they describe as a more inclusive political arrangement. A June report on the NDC's zoning decision said the party had zoned its Edo North senatorial ticket to the Owan axis, with Oisamoje identified as a daughter of Ogute in Owan East. 

The contest will also pit Oisamoje against incumbent Senator Adams Oshiomhole of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who currently represents Edo North in the Senate. Oshiomhole has already been active in the political debate ahead of the 2027 elections. 

With the political temperature in Edo North gradually rising, the coming months are expected to witness increased mobilisation by political parties and candidates seeking the support of voters across the district's 64 wards.

For Oisamoje and the NDC, the campaign is increasingly being framed around inclusive representation, accessibility and a promise to place the interests of the people at the centre of legislative representation.

The ultimate decision, however, rests with the voters of Edo North, who will determine at the polls whether the NDC's message of change and inclusive representation resonates strongly enough to alter the political equation in the senatorial district.