APC conducts peaceful LGA congress across 25 Delta councils

By Philip Nwosu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State on Saturday successfully conducted its Local Government Area (LGA) congress across the 25 council areas of the state, with party executives emerging through consensus in what stakeholders described as a peaceful and well-coordinated exercise.

The congress recorded an impressive turnout of party faithful and was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, party leaders and members of the media.

Members of the APC National Committee assigned to Delta State were earlier received at the party secretariat in Asaba by the State Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie. He commended the committee for the successful conduct of the ward congress and urged strict adherence to party guidelines in overseeing the LGA exercise.

Speaking on behalf of the committee, its secretary, Hon. Simon Atigwe, assured members that the team was committed to ensuring a transparent and inclusive process that would strengthen unity and internal harmony within the party.

Atigwe, who addressed journalists in Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area, after monitoring the congress across the three senatorial districts, expressed satisfaction with the level of participation and the orderly conduct of members in the councils visited. He described Delta as a special state for the APC, citing the peaceful atmosphere and adequate security arrangements.

In Oshimili South, the Chairman of the Local Government Council, Dr Kelvin Ezenyili, described the exercise as rancour-free, noting that executives emerged through sincere consensus and affirmation.

At Akwukwu-Igbo in Oshimili North, party leaders, including Hon. Frank Esenwa, Hon. Innocent Esewezie, Chief Patrick Ukah and Mr Olisa Ifeajika, lauded the peaceful conduct of the congress, describing the high turnout as a reflection of stakeholders’ endorsement of the consensus arrangement.

In Uvwie Local Government Area, Sylvester Oghenewede emerged as Chairman of the APC. In his acceptance speech, he pledged to foster unity and strengthen the party’s structure, while the outgoing chairman, Wilfred Emeleji, congratulated the new executive and assured them of his support.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo commended party members for the successful congress and urged them to work towards the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in 2027.

In Isoko North, Mr Sunday Omonakome was elected chairman alongside other executive members at the congress held at the council secretariat in Ozoro. Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. Godwin Ogorugba, and Member representing Isoko North Constituency, Hon. Bernard Odior, hailed the peaceful conduct of the exercise and called for sustained unity.

Similarly, in Isoko South, Mr Victor Ekelega emerged as Chairman at the affirmative congress held at Oleh Township Stadium. Party leaders, including the Chief of Staff, Government House, Prince Johnson Erijo, Hon. Bino Obowomano and Hon. Warri Ovoke Friday, commended stakeholders for the peaceful process and pledged collective efforts towards electoral success in 2027.

In Ughelli North, Mr Lucky Ofomukoro emerged as chairman at the congress held at Oharisi Primary School. Party leader Olorogun O’tega Emerhor and the Local Government Council Chairman, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, assured members of strong mobilisation efforts ahead of future elections.

In Ughelli South, a new executive led by Mr Ojay Edirin Ojigho was elected through consensus at the congress held in Otu-Jeremi, with Olorogun John Oguma commending stakeholders for the peaceful conduct of the exercise.

In Ika North-East, Mr Emeka Asiwe was elected Chairman following a consensus process in line with party guidelines. Leaders, including former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information Mr Charles Aniagwu, commended the transparent and inclusive conduct of the exercise.

In Ethiope West, Mr Clement Okorodide emerged chairman at the congress held at Onogborhe Primary School, Ovade-Oghara. Prominent party leaders, including Chief Ighoyota Amori, Hon. Ben Igbakpa, Hon. John Nani and Hon. Halims Agoda, described the congress as peaceful and reflective of unity.

In Ethiope East, Mr Midwest Iboyitete was elected Chairman at the Government Pavilion in Isiokolo. Leaders, including the Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, Chief Bernard Edewor, Dr Ben Edoja, Hon. Akpodiogaga Emeyese, Hon. Felix Erhimedafe and Chief Faith Majemite expressed confidence in the party’s renewed strength.

With the emergence of new executives across the state, stakeholders expressed optimism that the APC in Delta State remains united and better positioned for future electoral contests.