APC Women Leader hailed for leading ‘liberation’ of Bomadi/Patani constituency

By Deborah Coker

The Basil Ganagana Campaign Organisation has commended the APC Women Leader in Patani, Stella Odisi, for being a vocal voice in the political history of Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency of Delta.

Chancellor of the campaign organisation, Mr Chris Anthony, in a statement made available in Abuja on Monday, described Odisi as an amazon of democratic liberation in the constituency.

According to Anthony, in every defining moment of history, providence often raises uncommon individuals whose courage, conviction and voice alter the course of events and restore hope to the oppressed people.

“Such individuals transcend ordinary political participation and become symbols of resistance, justice and democratic rebirth.

“In the unfolding political history of Bomadi/Patani federal constituency, one name has emerged with unmistakable courage, rare conviction and unwavering commitment to fairness and democratic inclusion — Stella Alaere Odisi.

“At a time when many chose silence, caution or political convenience, she stood firmly and fearlessly on the side of justice, equity and leadership expansion.

“She became one of the strongest voices against the prolonged political isolation of the Patani axis within Bomadi/Patani federal constituency and courageously championed the call for democratic renewal after nearly three decades of continuous representation by one individual from Bomadi axis.

“Her voice was not driven by bitterness, personal ambition or division, but by an abiding belief that democracy must create room for inclusion, participation, fairness and emergence of new leadership.

“Indeed, Stella Alaere Odisi remains not merely a participant in the struggle for democratic renewal in Bomadi/Patani federal constituency, but one of its defining symbols — an amazon of justice, fairness, courage and democratic liberation,” he remarked.

The campaign organisation chancellor noted that like Esther in the Scriptures, who rose at a critical moment to speak for the preservation and liberation of her people, Odisi stood courageously when history demanded boldness and sacrifice.

“Like Moremi Ajasoro, the legendary heroine whose bravery ended the harassment and plunder of her people, Odisi confronted entrenched political structures with uncommon determination and selflessness.

“She embodies the fearlessness of Queen Amina of Zaria, the strategic courage of Idia of Benin and the resilient spirit of Efunsetan Aniwura; women whose names became permanently engraved in history because they dared to rise when others trembled.

“Throughout the difficult struggle for democratic expansion within Bomadi/Patani federal constituency, Odisi remained outspoken, principled and uncompromising in her demand for fairness and political inclusion,” he said.

Anthony added that even in the face of criticism, pressure, intimidation and political resistance, the women leader refused to retreat from the ideals she believed in.

He said her courageous advocacy became one of the moral and political forces that energised the movement for leadership renewal and ultimately contributed significantly to the historic emergence of Basil Ganagana as the APC House of Representatives candidate for the 2027 general elections.

“Today, the political landscape of Bomadi/Patani federal constituency has changed forever. The democratic space has expanded.

“The long-standing political isolation of the Patani people has been broken. A new chapter of inclusion, fairness and broader participation has begun.

“History will undoubtedly remember many individuals connected to this democratic transition, but among them, Odisi will stand tall as one of the courageous women whose voice, sacrifice, conviction and unwavering commitment helped reshape the political destiny of her people.

“She spoke when silence was safer. She stood when compromise was easier. She fought when surrender was more convenient. And because she did, history changed,” Anthony added.

(NAN)