AHEAD of the 2027 general elections, All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ethiope Federal Constituency has announced plans to minimise potential conflicts that may arise during primaries at the local government, ward, and unit levels.
This was announced by the National Chairman of the Ethiope Federal Constituency Forum, Chief Ighoyota Amori, during an enlarged meeting in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.
At the meeting, the Forum passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, while adopting them as sole candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The motion for the vote of confidence and endorsement was moved by the Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief John Obukohwo Nani, and was seconded by Dr Ben Edoja.
The endorsement became necessary as part of the recognition of President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori’s landmark performance and transformative impacts on the people since they assumed office in 2023.
While commending members, Chief Amori emphasised the importance of unity, saying, “The ‘Renewed Hope for MORE agenda and On Your Mandate We Stand’ rely heavily on the number of votes we can mobilise for the 2027 elections,” urging members to prepare for the upcoming congress.
He announced plans to establish a local government structure that extends to wards and units to minimise conflict during primaries, stressing, “Anyone not present from the Ethiope Federal Constituency is already at a disadvantage.”
Also speaking, the Director of Protocol to the Governor, Hon. Sunday Onoriode, stated that the meeting’s purpose was to ensure unity among party members, noting that the absence of regular meetings had hindered grassroots organisation within the party.
‘’We decided to come together to strengthen ourselves on issues that concern our party. This forum has been instrumental in yielding positive results since its inception,’’ Onoriode said.
The APC leader in Ethiope East, Chief Bernard Edewor, while speaking to newsmen at the meeting, said the large turnout of leaders, elders and stakeholders is a testament of the strength of the party in Ethiope Federal Constituency and that he has no doubt that the party is prepared to deliver President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori come 2027.
Elder Godwin Ogbetuo and Chief Mike Adiotomre had also called for unity, asserting that a cohesive front is essential for delivering a resounding victory for President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori in 2027.
Additionally, Hon. Loveth Idisi, Mrs Oyibu, and others urged leaders to align their efforts with the Renewed Hope agenda, emphasising the importance of grassroots support for both the president and the governor in the 2027 elections.
The meeting was attended by notable leaders, including Chief Bernard Edewor, Chief Ighoyota Amori, Hon. Sunday Onoriode, Chief Godwin Ogbetuo, Chief Mike Adiotomre, Hon. Loveth Idisi, Hon. Hallims Agoda, Chief John Nani, Hon. Tony Oboro, Hon. Chris Unagba, and many others, showing commitment to ensuring the success of Tinubu and Oborevwori’s re-election.
