The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ethiope West local government area of Delta state has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone, and Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, alongside other party candidates, for a second term ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The endorsement was a highlight of the unity and reunification rally at Oghara Township Stadium, which drew a large crowd of party leaders, stakeholders, and supporters celebrating the restoration of peace and cohesion within the party.
Moving the motion, former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Halims Agoda, justified the call for continuity by pointing to the visible achievements of both the president and the governor.
He described Delta state as “a construction site,” citing ongoing infrastructural projects, improvements in healthcare and education, and sustained investment in human capital development.
“It is not fair to change a winning team,” Agoda declared, adding that the leadership of Governor Oborevwori has aligned with the constitutional mandate of government to ensure the security and welfare of the people.
“By the authority of party leaders and members across Ethiope West, he formally moved that President Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori, Senator Dafinone, Hon. Ibori-Suenu, and other APC representatives be adopted as sole candidates for the 2027 elections.
“The motion was seconded by Engr. Chief Emmanuel Ighomena emphasised that unity and continuity remain critical to the party’s growth and electoral success, drawing loud approval from the enthusiastic crowd.
Representing the governor, Chief Paulinus Akpeki described the rally as both symbolic and historic, noting that it reflected deliberate efforts at reconciliation and renewed commitment to collective progress.
He praised Governor Oborevwori’s leadership for his wisdom, and dedication to peace and for the restoration of unity within Ethiope West and across Delta state.
“What we are witnessing today is not by chance,” Akpeki stated. “It is the result of deliberate effort and genuine concern for the future of our party. The time for division is over. Ethiope West is too important to be divided—we must move forward together as one united family.”
