The Orashi National Congress, ONC, a notable Niger Delta socio-cultural organization, has issued a strong call for transparency and accountability from all public officials serving the Orashi region.
In a statement issued by the Congress, ONC declared that for the people of Abua/Odual LGA, Ahoada East LGA, Ahoada West LGA, and ONELGA, accountability is no longer a request but a non-negotiable obligation in the current political cycle.
“Any public office holder who believes they owe the people no explanation for how public funds are spent has fundamentally misunderstood the meaning of leadership,” the statement read.
ONC emphasized that public office is not a private enterprise. According to the group, “Every allocation received, every contract awarded, every project executed, and every decision taken in the name of the people must withstand public scrutiny”.
The Congress warned that leaders who cannot account for their stewardship have chosen to stand against the very people who entrusted you with power and have no moral justification for remaining in office.
ONC charged citizens to reject the era of silence, intimidation, and blind political loyalty and instead demand transparency, measurable performance, and full disclosure from every elected and appointed official.
“Accountability is not hostility. It is the minimum price of leadership. Any leader who fears questions is a leader who should fear the verdict of the people. If you cannot govern transparently, then step aside for those who can,” the group stated.
The Congress concluded with a firm message: “Enough of secrecy. Enough of impunity. Enough of treating public resources as private inheritance. Power belongs to the people. Public office holders are merely temporary custodians, and every custodian must be prepared to give an account.”
The Orashi National Congress represents communities along the Orashi River basin in Rivers State. The group often advocates for good governance, infrastructural development, and the rights of oil-producing communities in the Niger Delta.
