By Anne Azuka
In a resounding display of unity, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central Senatorial District has adopted adopted President Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as their sole candidates for the 2027 elections.
The adoption was the culmination of APC Delta Central Mega Unity Meeting of political gladiators and party faithfuls from the Federal, State and Local Government Levels, held in Ughelli, where the party leaders and faithful came together to reaffirm their support for President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori.
Rt. Hon. Francis Waive, representing Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency, who moved the motion for the adoption of President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, praised President Tinubu’s economic reforms and Governor Oborevwori’s astute leadership and performance.
The motion was seconded by a former member of House of Representatives, Hon. Halims Agoda.
Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central, put the motion to a voice vote, which was unanimously adopted, showcasing the party’s strong backing for President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori.
The meeting also passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, with party leaders and faithful from the Senatorial district affirming their support for the duo’s re-election in 2027.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Chief Festus Keyamo, noted that the meeting was aimed at strengthening the bond of unity among party leaders and faithfuls, describing President Tinubu as the most astute economic manager of the nation’s resources.
Chief Keyamo highlighted the synergy between the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu and the MORE Agenda of Governor Oborevwori, saying that their partnership is for the common good of the people. He added that in the anals of the history of the State, the political class are for once united and speaking with one voice.
He said; “when a few of us the leaders put together this idea that we need to solidify the base of our Governor, take note this meeting is is not just an ordinary meeting. This is “Ukodo” base, no other senatorial district should have taken this initiative away from us.
“Since 1999, there has been no time that the Urhobo nation; Delta Central has been so united than today, none. And since 1999 we have not delivered 100% in Delta State to one party and I want to bet with everything I have that for the first time, Delta State will return APC 100%”.
He stated that the Unity Meeting would be replicated across the Senatorial district’s eight local governments, including wards and units, and urged leaders to move forward with courage and determination.
State Chairman of the APC, Elder Omeni Sobotie who highlighted the significance of the meeting tagged “All Progressives Congress, Delta Central Unity Meeting”, appreciated supporters for their commitment and commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and Festus Keyamo for their leadership in fostering unity within the party.
Chairman of the party in Delta Central Senatorial District, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, noted that the State was witnessing a new dawn under Governor Oborevwori’s leadership and commended him for joining the APC.
Chief Akpeki said; “The decision has reshaped the political landscape of Delta State.
“It is a day of unity, a day of purpose and vision. A day to reaffirm our commitment to work together as one indivisible family. A day to deliberate and strategize to form a common road map”
Other notable speakers, including the 2015 APC gubernatorial candidate, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, Executive Director, NEXIM Bank, Chief Stella Okotete, Chief Adviser to the Delta State Governor, Senator Ighoyota Amori, and Chairman Ughelli North Local Government, Chief Jaro Egbo, reaffirmed their commitment to unity and pledged to work together for the party’s success in the 2027 elections.
The meeting was attended by National and State Assembly Members from the district, federal appointees, Commissioners, the eight local Government Chairmen and political officer holders.
