In what many are calling a political masterstroke, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central Senatorial District has officially thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as their preferred candidates for the 2027 general elections.
The adoption was the highlight of the APC Delta Central Mega Unity Meeting, which brought together political gladiators and party faithful from the federal, state, and local government levels. Held in Ughelli, the meeting served as a platform for party leaders and members to reaffirm their support for President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori.
Rt. Hon. Francis Waive, representing Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency, moved the motion for the adoption of President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, praising Tinubu’s economic reforms and Oborevwori’s astute leadership and performance.
The motion was seconded by a former member of the 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 both leaders.
The meeting also passed a vote of confidence in the leadership of President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, with party leaders and members from the senatorial district affirming their support for the duo’s re-election in 2027.
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Chief Festus Keyamo, SAN, stated that the meeting was aimed at strengthening the bond of unity among party leaders and members. He described President Tinubu as the most astute manager of the nation's economic resources.
Chief Keyamo emphasized the synergy between the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu and the MORE Agenda of Governor Oborevwori, noting that their partnership is for the collective good of the people. He added that, in the annals of Delta State’s political history, this is the first time the political class is united and speaking with one voice.
He said: "When a few of us, the leaders, conceived this idea that we need to solidify the base of our Governor, take note—this meeting is not just an ordinary meeting. This is the ‘Ukodo base.’ No other senatorial district should have taken this initiative away from us.
“Since 1999, there has never been a time that the Urhobo nation—Delta Central—has been this united. None. And since 1999, we have not delivered 100% in Delta State to one party. I want to bet with everything I have that, for the first time, Delta State will return APC 100%.”
He further stated that the Unity Meeting would be replicated across the eight local government areas of the senatorial district, including at the ward and unit levels, and urged party leaders to proceed 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 party supporters for their commitment and commended both Governor Oborevwori and Chief Festus Keyamo for their roles in fostering unity within the party.
Chairman of the party in Delta Central Senatorial District, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, remarked that the state was witnessing a new dawn under Governor Oborevwori’s leadership and commended him for joining the APC.
Chief Akpeki said: "This decision has reshaped the political landscape of Delta State.
Today 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 roadmap.”
Other notable speakers, including the 2015 APC gubernatorial candidate, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor; Executive Director of NEXIM Bank, Chief Stella Okotete; Chief Adviser to the Delta State Governor, Senator Ighoyota Amori; and Chairman of 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 members of the National and State Assemblies from the district, federal appointees, commissioners, the eight local government chairmen, and other political officeholders.
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