2027: Delta gov warns against early campaign

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, over the weekend, advised political leaders to be more committed to delivering good governance to the Nigerian people, stating that early focus on the 2027 elections is ruinous and inimical to democratic values.

Speaking at the PDP State Congress held at the Cenotaph in Asaba, Oborevwori stressed that it was too early for any politician who means well for the people to prioritise the 2027 discourse.

The governor said at the Congress, attended by 3,152 delegates and conducted by a team of PDP officials from Abuja, led by Prof. Frank Collins Okafor, that there was a need for the party members in the state to work together for the continued growth and overall development of the state.

At the State Congress, supervised by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and monitored by independent observers, Chief Solomon Arenyeka was elected State Chairman, while Mr. Moses Iduh was declared Deputy Chairman.

Other elected officials include Daniel Ossai (Vice Chairman, Delta North Senatorial District), Hon. Anthony Akpomiemie (Vice Chairman, Delta Central Senatorial District), Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba (Vice Chairman, Delta South Senatorial District), Chief Isaacs Itebu (Secretary), Chief Chibuzor Uwajei (State Treasurer), Hon. Fidelis Adjogbe (Financial Secretary), Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu (Publicity Secretary), Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor (Organizing Secretary), Barr. Hessington Okolo (State Legal Adviser), Chief Mrs. Dora Sakpaide (State Woman Leader), Barr. Francis Okolie (State Youth Leader), and Pastor Alex Akemotubo (State Auditor).

Meanwhile, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, charged the newly elected executive of PDP in the state to be committed to the ideals of the party.

Rt Hon Guwor, who congratulated the newly elected State Party Executive, said their emergence as the new leaders of the PDP is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and pedigree in party politics.

The Speaker expressed confidence that Chief Arenyeka and his Executive will bring fresh ideas, energy, and direction to the ruling PDP in Delta State.

Chairman of the election panel, Prof. Frank Collins Okafor, commended the peaceful conduct of the election, which, according to him, was held in accordance with party rules.

He described Delta PDP as a model for peaceful party congresses and suggested that the National Working Committee of the party should replicate this example nationwide.