*** As Umurhohwo, Alex , others hosts Ward meeting
Received decampees from APC
The PDP leadership and stakeholders in Ughelli Ward 3/7, led by Ward Chairman Mr. Ighosotu Orakah, held a meeting on Sunday, May 18, 2025, to address recent developments in the party. During the meeting, they briefed members on the party’s current state and urged them to remain committed despite recent defections. The leadership assured members that the party is still strong and would emerge victorious in 2025. 
In a significant show of solidarity, two prominent PDP leaders, Hon. Oke Umurhohwo and Comr. Alex Akporute alongside others, including Hon Anthony Omonigho, former PDP state deputy organising secretary ,Madam Rita Agba, Jawhono all pledged their full commitment to the party. The leaders expressed confidence in the party’s strength and assured members that they would work tirelessly to mobilize supporters and ensure the party’s victory in 2025.
The Ward Chairman and other notable leaders, including LGA Chairman Hon. Daniel Emaye, reaffirmed their support for the party, dismissing concerns about the recent defection of the Governor. They emphasized that the party’s national and state leadership, including Acting Chair Emmanuel Ogidi, were working to strengthen the party across the state. The leaders called on members to rally behind the party and work towards a victorious 2025.
Highpoint of the meeting was receiving of decampees from APC to the PDP and vote of confidence that was passed on the Ward executives , state acting chairman Emmanuel Ogidi and the national working committee by Hon Oke Umurhohwo and Comr Alex Akporute .
