Ahead of upcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses and primaries in Delta State, some long-standing party members in the Delta North senatorial district have raised concerns over inclusion and internal balance.
The concerns were expressed at a meeting in Agbor by members operating under the platform of the APC Delta North Coalition for Equity (DNCE). The group said pioneer members fear being sidelined by newer entrants in party leadership positions and decision-making processes.
Speaking at the meeting, DNCE Convener, Chief Alex Ikpeazu, said many early members who remained in the party over the years feel excluded from benefits and appointments.
He called on the APC’s national leadership to ensure fairness by giving consideration to long-standing members during ward, local government, and state-level congresses, noting that such an approach would promote unity and reduce internal tensions.
Ikpeazu also urged Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to include long-time APC members in appointments across the state, while advocating that Delta North should be considered to produce the next APC state chairman, subject to zoning arrangements.
According to him, zoning the chairmanship to Delta North would allow stakeholders to agree on a consensus candidate and strengthen party cohesion ahead of the 2027 elections.The group also circulated messages on social media stressing their demand for equity and recognition of legacy members, though party leadership has yet to officially respond.
