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ASABA/Nigeria: The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State on Tuesday elected Chief Solomon Arenyeka as its new State Chairman, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori charging the newly constituted State Working Committee (SWC) to commence immediate mobilisation for total victory in the 2027 general elections.
Arenyeka emerged by consensus at the Delta APC State Congress held at the Cenotaph in Asaba, in a process party leaders described as peaceful and in strict adherence to constitutional guidelines.
Also elected by consensus were Elder Moses Iduh as Deputy Chairman and Chief Efe Uko as State Secretary. Others include Chief Paulinus Akpeki as Delta Central Chairman, Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba as Delta South Chairman, Engr. Daniel Ossai as Delta North Chairman, Elder Emmanuel Egbabor as State Organising Secretary, Barr. Valentine Onojeghuo as State Publicity Secretary, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Sobotie as State Woman Leader and Christopher Agali as State Youth Leader, among others.
Chairman of the State Congress Electoral Committee, Engr. Vita Abba, declared the new executive elected following their affirmation by delegates, stating that the exercise was conducted in line with the party’s constitution and approved guidelines.
Earlier, a motion for the dissolution of the outgoing State Working Committee was moved by former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, and seconded by Olorogun O’tega Emerhor. The motion received unanimous endorsement from delegates, paving the way for the emergence of a new leadership.
Addressing party faithful, Governor Oborevwori expressed appreciation to the outgoing executive led by Elder Omeni Sobotie for steering the party through what he described as a defining transition period following the political realignment of April 2025.
“I stand before you today filled with a deep sense of responsibility and brimming with optimism about the bright prospects of our great party. What began as a principled decision to align Delta State with the renewed vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has evolved into a powerful and unstoppable political movement,” the governor said.
He commended the discipline and unity displayed by party members across the 270 wards and 25 local government areas, noting that the peaceful conduct of the congress reflected the APC’s commitment to internal democracy.
“There was no imposition. What we witnessed is broad consultation, agreement and inclusiveness. This structure belongs to all of us,” he stated.
Oborevwori tasked the new executive to prioritise regular meetings, strengthen grassroots structures and intensify voter mobilisation ahead of the 2027 polls.
“Our mission is unequivocal. We must secure victory at every level — the Presidency, the Senate, the House of Representatives, the Governorship and the State House of Assembly,” he declared, expressing confidence that the Delta APC would deliver overwhelming support for President Tinubu and other party candidates.
The governor reiterated that his administration remains committed to transparency, accountability and performance under the MORE Agenda, highlighting achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, youth empowerment, agriculture, security and human capital development.
In his remarks, the immediate past State Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, described the congress as a product of collective sacrifice and unity.
“In politics, what we have is not ‘I’ but ‘we.’ The interest of the people is more important than personal interests,” he said, urging the new leadership to embrace humility. “Ability may take a man to the top, but humility keeps him there.”
He expressed confidence that the party, in its current configuration, is formidable and well-positioned to overwhelm opposition forces in the state.
In his acceptance speech, Chief Arenyeka thanked party leaders and members for the confidence reposed in him and the new SWC.
“I am fully aware of the weight of this responsibility and do not take it lightly. We consider ourselves privileged to serve and we pledge to justify the confidence imposed in us,” he said.
He assured that the new executive would uphold the values of hard work, integrity, transparency and teamwork, while sustaining the tradition of consensus-building and accountability within the party.
Arenyeka also paid tribute to Governor Oborevwori for what he described as exemplary and unifying leadership, pledging that under his watch, the Delta APC would set a standard for other states.
“We have heard the marching orders from our leader. By God’s grace, we shall deliver all APC candidates in the 2027 elections,” he declared.
The congress attracted party leaders and stakeholders from across the state, culminating in a celebratory atmosphere as the Delta APC formally ushered in a new leadership ahead of the next electoral cycle.
