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The Professor Franklin Erepamo Osaisai consultative visit to Dr Doodei Agbabou Week.

By Niger Delta Progress Reporters on 9th February 2026.
Alpheaus Victory Odudu Fiezibefien.
Professor Franklin Erepamo Osaisai, a former Director-General of the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC) and a prominent Bayelsa-born academic, is currently undertaking a series of high-level consultative visits in his bid for the Presidency of the Ijaw National Congress (INC).

The visit to Dr. Doodei Agbabou Week—the traditional Prime Minister of Tarakiri Kingdom and a respected figure within the Ijaw ethnic nationality—is a strategic move to secure the support of influential power brokers and elders within the region.
Key Details of the Consultation:

The Candidate: Prof. Osaisai is positioning himself as a candidate of "technocratic excellence" combined with local political experience (having previously served as a Commissioner for Works and Transport in Bayelsa State).

The Purpose: The INC is the socio-cultural mouthpiece of the Ijaw people. Contesting the presidency requires extensive networking across the "Ijaw Houses" and kingdoms in Bayelsa, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Edo, and Ondo states.
The Host: Dr. Doodei Agbabou Week is a vital stakeholder. Consulting him is a sign of respect for traditional leadership and a way to tap into the grassroots mobilization structures of the Tarakiri people.

What this means for the INC Race
The Ijaw National Congress elections are historically competitive, often pitting seasoned politicians against academics and community activists. By visiting Dr. Week, Osaisai is signaling:

Unity: An attempt to build a broad-based coalition that spans both the elite and the traditional institutions.

Legitimacy: Gaining the "blessing" of figures like Dr. Week is a prerequisite for any candidate hoping to be taken seriously as a voice for the Ijaw nation.

Agenda Setting: These visits are usually where candidates outline their vision for the Ijaw Struggle, resource control, and environmental justice in the Niger Delta.

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