2027: Delta APC Flags Off Campaign In Oleh …Oborevwori, Other Leaders Canvass Votes For Tinubu, APC Candidates

THE Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally flagged off its 2027 election campaign in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other party leaders urging residents to vote massively for President Bola Tinubu, the governor and all APC candidates.

At the rally on Thursday, Oborevwori said his decision to join the APC followed extensive consultations with stakeholders and was aimed at aligning Delta State with the Federal Government to accelerate development.

He commended President Tinubu’s economic reforms, noting that increased revenue allocations had strengthened the capacity of state and local governments to execute projects and meet their obligations.

The governor disclosed that 17,500 Delta students had benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), urging more eligible students to take advantage of the initiative.

He also highlighted his administration’s achievements in infrastructure, education and healthcare, while revealing that the State Executive Council had approved the construction of police divisional headquarters in the state’s 25 local government areas in anticipation of the proposed establishment of State Police.

Oborevwori, who also addressed supporters at another rally in Ozoro, urged the Isoko people to demonstrate their support for his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, an indigene of the area, by voting for the APC.

He called on party members to intensify grassroots mobilisation and work towards the victory of all APC candidates in 2027.

At the Ozoro rally, the governor’s wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, urged the people of Isoko Nation to support President Tinubu, her husband and other APC candidates.

She described voting as a powerful instrument of political expression, declaring: “Your vote is your voice, your strength and your weapon. Use it to vote for APC.”

The Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, also highlighted the administration’s progress in road infrastructure, education and healthcare, urging Deltans to sustain their support for the government.

The APC State Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, presented party flags to the candidates for the Delta South Senatorial District, Isoko Federal Constituency and the Isoko North and South constituencies.

He urged party members to work for the victory of the candidates in their respective polling units.

Former Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, challenged party faithful to work towards delivering more than two million votes for President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, while emphasising the need for victory across all elective positions.

The Director-General of the Delta APC Campaign Council, Senator James Manager, acknowledged the economic difficulties facing Nigerians but urged them to remain hopeful, saying the Federal Government’s reforms were already yielding better results.

The APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, expressed delight at the large turnout, which he likened to the party’s national campaign. He said the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms were intended to address the country’s challenges.

The coordinators of the Isoko South and Isoko North Campaign Councils, Hon. Itiako Ikpokpo and Hon. Oviemuno Oghoore, respectively, also joined other party leaders in canvassing support for the APC candidates.

The member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Hon. Julius Pondi, commended the governor’s commitment to youth appointments and empowerment.

Similarly, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, who represents Ethiope Federal Constituency, pledged the support of women for the party’s candidates.

Former Delta APC governorship candidate, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor; Chief Ovuozourie Macaulay; and Ovie Umuakpor also expressed support for the party and its candidates.

Chief Solomon Ogba highlighted the proposed Federal Medical Centre in Oleh and the planned dualisation of the Oleh Roundabout-Iyede Road as significant developments for Isoko Nation.

The party flags were presented to Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas for Delta South Senatorial District; Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko for Isoko Federal Constituency; Hon. Lucky Idhove and Hon. Ferguson Onwo for Isoko South Constituencies I and II; and Engr. Orobosa Ashakah and Chief Frank Ozue for Isoko North Constituencies I and II, respectively.

The rally brought together APC leaders, elected officials, candidates, campaign coordinators and supporters, who called for greater mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.