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By Francesca Hangeior

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, endorsing them as the party’s sole candidates for the 2027 general elections.

The endorsement took place during a well-attended APC Stakeholders Meeting at the State Banquet Hall in Asaba, the state capital.

The meeting gathered influential party leaders, current and former lawmakers, and key political figures from Delta’s three senatorial districts.

The motion for the vote of confidence was introduced by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, and seconded former Delta Speaker Victor Ochei.

Keyamo praised Tinubu’s leadership, highlighting his “bold reforms and transformative leadership” and specifically mentioning the removal of fuel subsidy as a prudent decision that has redirected significant funds toward critical national infrastructure projects.

Keyamo pointed out recent developments, including the President’s approval of $1 billion for the revival of the Warri port and other major projects like the Lagos/Calabar coastal road and enhancements to Lagos Airport—outcomes attributed to the savings gained from subsidy removal.

He described Tinubu as a “prudent manager and visionary leader.”

Keyamo noted Governor Oborevwori’s contributions to substantial infrastructural development within Delta State and reinforced his call for the party’s endorsement of both leaders for the 2027;elections.

He said the passing of this motion reflected a strong unity within the APC in Delta State in support of their leadership.

He also commended Governor Oborevwori for his visionary leadership and for the massive infrastructural development across Delta State.

He moved that “the Delta APC pass a vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and adopt them as the party’s sole candidates for the 2027 general election.”

Seconding the motion, which was unanimously adopted, Ochei hailed Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori’s inclusive governance and developmental impact across Nigeria and Delta State, respectively.

The Governor commended President Tinubu’s leadership, describing him as “a man who rewards loyalty, commitment, and results.”

“In 2027, our votes will be our report card. Those who claim to love the President must show it through the ballot. I won 21 out of 25 local governments in the last election because we worked and stayed loyal. That’s what real commitment means,” Oborevwori said.

The Governor warned against disloyalty within the party, stressing that some members who did not work for APC during the last elections had benefited unduly.

“Some in power today didn’t work for the APC, but we know them. When the time comes, we will expose them. This time, loyalty will be rewarded, not hypocrisy,” he declared.

He emphasised unity and collective decision-making, urging leaders to put the interest of the party above personal ambitions.

On governance, the Governor highlighted ongoing infrastructural projects across Delta State — including the ₦59 billion Uromi Junction flyover project, the ₦39 billion Ughelli Flyover, and the coming Tuesday groundbreaking of Warri/Sapele Road rehabilitation.

“This is the only state where contractors are not owed. We pay 40% mobilization upfront. That’s because we are managing resources efficiently, and the President’s reforms are yielding results,” Oborevwori said.

Immediate past Governor Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, expressed delight at the gathering, describing the April 28, 2025 mass defection into the APC as “a turning point in the state’s political history.”

“Today, I can confidently say that joining the APC was the right step in the right direction. The party is now stronger, more united, and better positioned for victory in 2027,” Okowa said.

He praised Tinubu’s economic decisions as “bold and necessary,” urging leaders to enlighten their constituents on the long-term benefits of current reforms.

Okowa commended Oborevwori for uniting the party, saying his humility and inclusive leadership had strengthened Delta APC across all senatorial districts.