WARRI/Nigeria: A non-governmental organization, the Care Centre for Sustainable Development (CCFSD), has thrown its weight behind renowned Niger Delta activist and peace advocate, Comrade Chief Sheriff Mulade, for the Warri Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement was contained in a statement issued in Asaba on Friday and signed by the Executive Director of the organization, Mrs. Hope Eze, who described Mulade as a tested advocate of peace, environmental justice, youth empowerment, and sustainable development whose leadership qualities make him suitable for legislative representation.
According to the group, Mulade’s long-standing commitment to the development of oil-producing communities and his consistent advocacy for equity and justice in the Niger Delta distinguish him as the ideal candidate to represent the people of Warri Federal Constituency under the platform of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“Chief Mulade Sheriff has consistently championed environmental justice, youth empowerment, peace building, and accountability in oil-producing communities,” Eze stated. “With his recent PhD from Delta State University, Abraka, it is clear he came prepared. He is the best man for the job, and his voice will be the loudest in the hallowed chambers when elected.”
The organization noted that Mulade’s activism and public engagements over the years have remained deeply rooted in the realities confronting the Niger Delta region, where despite enormous contributions to Nigeria’s economy through oil production, many host communities continue to grapple with poverty, unemployment, environmental degradation, and poor infrastructure.
CCFSD observed that decades of oil spills, gas flaring, and destruction of farmlands have negatively affected the livelihoods of residents in the region, creating conditions that gave rise to activism and calls for social justice, a cause Mulade has remained committed to through his advocacy platform.
As National Coordinator of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), the group said Mulade has led several campaigns focused on environmental protection, human rights, conflict resolution, and youth empowerment across the Niger Delta.
The statement further noted that Mulade has consistently maintained that oil-producing communities deserve improved living conditions, quality infrastructure, better healthcare, access to education, and employment opportunities proportionate to their contributions to the national economy.
The NGO also highlighted Mulade’s role in peacebuilding during periods of militancy and communal tension in the Niger Delta, stressing that he has remained a strong advocate of dialogue and peaceful engagement rather than violence.
According to the statement, Mulade’s interventions in regional peace initiatives earned him recognition in several quarters, with some media organizations previously referring to him as a “United Nations Peace Ambassador.”
On issues of youth development and economic growth, CCFSD said Mulade has repeatedly called on the Delta State Government to prioritize industrialization and job creation as practical solutions to unemployment, poverty, and insecurity in the state.
The group added that Mulade has also used his public platforms to urge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and state governors to focus more on governance and economic recovery instead of premature political campaigns, especially in view of the hardship currently faced by many Nigerians.
CCFSD further noted that Mulade’s traditional title as the “Ibe-Serimowei” of Gbaramatu Kingdom has strengthened his grassroots influence and positioned him as a respected voice within the Niger Delta region.
The organization recalled that in 2017, the Ijaw community in Lagos honoured Mulade as “the voice of the voiceless” in recognition of his advocacy for marginalized communities, while in 2024, the Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, decorated him as a patron for his contributions to peacebuilding, environmental advocacy, youth empowerment, and media development.
On oil revenue management, the group said Mulade has been vocal in demanding direct payment of the 13 per cent derivation fund to host communities instead of state governments, arguing that many oil-bearing communities remain underdeveloped despite decades of resource extraction.
The statement also referenced Mulade’s position on judicial independence, where he reportedly described the judiciary as “the last hope of the common man” and cautioned against politically motivated interference in the nation’s justice system.
CCFSD therefore called on stakeholders, political leaders, and residents of Warri Federal Constituency to rally support for Mulade’s aspiration, insisting that his years of advocacy, community engagement, and conflict resolution experience have adequately prepared him for effective representation at the National Assembly.
