The Acting Chairmen of the Delta State Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met on 4 December 2025 at Don Rose, Ughelli, to endorse the party’s new leadership and discuss a way forward amid ongoing internal challenges.
Chief Charles Ekiyor, Chairman of the Forum, thanked all the acting chairmen for their commitment and steadfastness to the party. The Forum passed a unanimous vote of confidence in the new National Working Committee (NWC) led by Bar. Kabiru Taminu Turaki, SAN. They extended a congratulatory message to the new leadership, expressing trust in their ability to steer the party through its current turbulence. “We pray that Almighty God grants him wisdom and understanding to pilot the affairs of our great party during these trying times,” Chief Ekiyor said. He added that this is not the first leadership tussle the PDP has faced, but assured that the party will emerge stronger from the crisis.
Publicity Secretary Comrade Johnbull Kenairu praised the new leadership for taking decisive steps to expel elements seeking to sabotage the party’s prospects ahead of the 2027 elections. “PDP is alive and vibrant in Delta State and will bounce back in 2027,” he affirmed. 
The meeting was attended by the following chairmen and their respective Local Government Areas:
– Chief Charles Ekiyor (Patani LGA, Chairman)
– Comr. Jude Obuh (Ika South LGA, Secretary)
– Comr. Johnbull Kenairu (Udu, Publicity Secretary)
– Hon. Ebigba Omoun (Bomadi LGA)
– Comr. Jackson Agbor (Burutu LGA)
– Prince Collins Idama (Isoko South LGA)
– Comr. Michael Onajega (Isoko North LGA)
– Emiko Arubi (Warri South‑West LGA)
– Ufuoma Akemu (Uwvie LGA)
– Comr. Mayor Akpere (Okpe LGA)
– Hon. Emaye Daniel (Ughelli North LGA)
– Hon. Ujor Ucheonye (Ika North‑East LGA)
– Ogbueshi Emmanuel Oba (Oshimili North LGA)
– Emma Oba (Oshimili South LGA)
– Anthony O. Akpoyibo (JP) (Ethiope West LGA)
– Olorogun Akpokemerha Godwin (Ughelli South LGA)
– Zuka Ben Osugbe (Ndokwa West LGA)
– Ugbome Ikechukwu (Ukwuani LGA)
– Hon. Azomani N. Francis (Aniocha North LGA)
– Philip Ozoemena Udeme (Ndokwa East LGA)
– Hon. Larry Ogwoloko (Sapele LGA)
– Hon. Eburu Kelly (Warri South LGA)
The chairmen reiterated their commitment to unity and to working together to restore the PDP’s strength in Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections.
