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  • Delta North APC Members Express Concerns Ahead of Party Congresses

    Delta North APC Members Express Concerns Ahead of Party Congresses

    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.

  • Delta APC Stakeholders Meet in Asaba, Emphasise Unity, E-Registration, Congress Preparation

    Delta APC Stakeholders Meet in Asaba, Emphasise Unity, E-Registration, Congress Preparation

    Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State on Friday held a meeting in Asaba, focusing on party unity, electronic registration, grassroots mobilisation, and preparations for upcoming congresses.The meeting took place at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Asaba, and brought together party leaders, elected officials, and members from across the state.

    Addressing participants, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori urged stakeholders to prioritise unity and collective interest, stressing that political leadership should be anchored on service, humility, and inclusiveness. He noted that mobilisation, membership registration, and active participation would be critical to the party’s performance in future elections.

    Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), commended progress recorded in the APC’s e-registration exercise and advised members to remain focused ahead of the congresses. He encouraged early engagement, dialogue, and consensus-building to reduce tension and avoid internal disputes.

    Former Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege, thanked Oborevwori for convening the meeting and pledged collaboration among stakeholders to strengthen the party in the state. Former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa also urged intensified grassroots mobilisation to deepen e-registration, emphasising inclusiveness and consensus in the conduct of congresses.

    APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, praised the digitalisation of the party’s membership register and recommended a consensus approach for the congresses.

    Party officials reported progress in e-registration across the three senatorial districts, while noting technical and logistical challenges.A minute of silence was observed in honour of the late Senator Peter Nwaoboshi.

  • 2027 Elections: ADC Vows to Dislodge PDP, APC in Delta State, Launches Mass Membership Registration

    2027 Elections: ADC Vows to Dislodge PDP, APC in Delta State, Launches Mass Membership Registration

    By Anne Azuka

    As preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its intention to challenge the dominance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, unveiling plans to register more than two million members across the state.The declaration was made at the weekend in Asaba, where the party formally inaugurated the Delta State chapter of its Membership Revalidation, Mobilisation and Registration Committee.

    The event marked the official kickoff of the ADC’s grassroots expansion strategy in the state.Speaking at the inauguration, Professor Festus Arunaye, a national member of the ADC Membership Revalidation, Mobilisation and Registration Committee, said the large-scale registration drive is aimed at repositioning the party as a strong alternative ahead of the ADC Delta State 2027 electoral contest.

    According to Arunaye, the registration exercise is designed to deepen political participation and offer residents what he described as “genuine dividends of democracy,” particularly in a state historically controlled by the PDP and, more recently, contested by the APC. He noted that targeting over two million members reflects the party’s growing confidence in Delta State’s highly competitive political landscape, despite the entrenched structures, financial strength, and grassroots networks of the dominant parties.Arunaye emphasized that the ADC’s appeal lies in its internal structure and ideology, describing it as a “party of the masses” where no individual, regardless of wealth or political influence, is allowed to dominate party affairs.“

    The ADC is built on collective leadership and fairness. No godfatherism is tolerated, and that is why many Nigerians are beginning to see us as a credible alternative,” he said.He disclosed that prospective members would be required to pay a token ₦500 registration fee, adding that the exercise would be conducted through a combination of electronic and physical registration platforms** to ensure broad accessibility across urban and rural communities.

    Arunaye urged party members, coordinators, and stakeholders to take the registration exercise seriously, noting that its success would significantly determine the party’s electoral strength and organisational capacity in Delta State ahead of 2027. He also dismissed reports of internal crises within the party, insisting that the ADC in Delta State remains united and free of factional divisions.“There are no factions in the ADC in Delta. The party is united, focused, and determined to offer credible leadership to the people,” he stated.

    At a separate stakeholders’ meeting held alongside the inauguration, key registration materials were formally presented to local government area coordinators to facilitate effective mobilisation at the grassroots.The materials—comprising ADC membership booklets, party flags, branded face caps, and Nigerian flags—were handed over by Mr. George Timinimi, a member of the party’s transition committee.Timinimi said the distribution of the materials marked a critical step toward building a visible and active party presence in all local government areas of the state.

    With the launch of the registration exercise, political observers say the ADC’s entry into the Delta political space could reshape alliances and intensify competition as the 2027 elections in Delta State draw closer.