By Rita Mokobia.
OSUBI/Nigeria: Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary elections across the state, describing the exercise as a strong reflection of the unity, transparency, and growing strength of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Governor Oborevwori, who spoke shortly after casting his vote in his ward in Okpe Local Government Area during the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency primary election, expressed satisfaction with the level of participation and the calm atmosphere that characterised the exercise.
“You can see the peaceful manner in which the primary election for the House of Representatives in the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency was conducted. The people are happy, united and satisfied with the process,” the governor stated.
Oborevwori noted that the large turnout of party members demonstrated the growing acceptance of the APC across Delta State, expressing confidence that the same spirit of unity and peaceful coexistence displayed during the primaries would be sustained during the 2027 general elections.
Speaking with journalists after the exercise, Chief Bernard Jagboro and Hon. Madis Emerorota, who served as agents to Hon. Ramson Onoyake and Mr. Odiate Obaro Emmanuel respectively, commended the party leadership for ensuring a free, fair, and transparent process. They also praised Governor Oborevwori for providing a level playing field for all aspirants and appreciated party faithful for their peaceful participation.
At the end of the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency primary election, Hon. Ramson Onoyake emerged victorious and was declared winner by the returning officer, Mr. Charles Aniagwu.
In Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, lauded the APC for adopting the Option A4 voting system during the Onicha-Ukwuani Federal Constituency primary election, describing it as the best electoral process for ensuring transparency and accountability.
“If one wants to be truthful, this is the best form of election. Option A4 is the best for our country because secret balloting comes with a lot of deceit,” Onyeme stated while commending the peaceful conduct of the exercise across the state.
Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi emerged winner of the APC primary election for Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency.
In Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, the exercise was equally peaceful as the Chairman of the National Assembly Primaries Committee for Delta State, Rt. Hon. Eugene Odo, commended party members for the orderly and transparent conduct of the primaries across the state.
Odo disclosed that the committee monitored the exercise in several parts of the state and observed that the process progressed smoothly without violence or disruption. According to him, the adoption of direct primaries ensured a democratic process that began from the ward level through local government areas up to the constituency collation centres.
“This is an actual public meeting and we have gone to some places to monitor the House of Representatives primaries in Delta State. So far, we have found that the primaries are going on peacefully,” Odo stated while commending party members for their orderly conduct throughout the exercise.
Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu was subsequently declared winner of the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency primary election by the returning officer, Mr. Val Arenyeka, after collation of results at the Oshimili South Local Government Council Secretariat.
Speaking after his victory, Elumelu described his emergence as a collective victory for the people of Aniocha/Oshimili and pledged to usher in a new era of impactful representation at the House of Representatives.
In Ethiope Federal Constituency, where the exercise was also peaceful across all wards, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu emerged winner of the APC primary election.
The APC also conducted peaceful primaries in Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency, where party faithful across various wards commended the transparent nature of the process. At Kpakiama Ward Two in Bomadi Local Government Area, the Council Chairman, Hon. Dagidi Andaye, attributed the peaceful atmosphere to the leadership style and developmental strides of Governor Oborevwori across Delta State.
In Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency, party stakeholders, including Ughelli North APC Chairman, Comrade Lucky Ofomukoro, commended the transparency of the process and described the exercise as a genuine demonstration of democratic principles within the APC. Hon. Ejiro Waive eventually emerged winner of the primary election.
In Isoko Federal Constituency, incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, defeated his challenger, Hon. Dickson Ebegbare, to emerge winner of the APC primary election.
The APC primary election in Warri Federal Constituency was also conducted peacefully with a large turnout of party members across the constituency. Stakeholders, including Warri South Local Government Council Chairman, Comrade Weyinmi Agbateyiniro, APC Chairman in Warri South, Comrade Richard Pessu, and Chief Amah Agbajor, praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori for ensuring a level playing field for all aspirants.
Similarly, in Ika Federal Constituency, APC leaders hailed the massive turnout of members during the primaries, describing it as a clear indication of growing support for President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori ahead of the 2027 elections. Mr. Emmanuel Osazuwa eventually emerged winner of the primary election.
Also, Hon. Julius Pondi was declared winner of the APC primary election in Burutu Federal Constituency following what observers described as a peaceful and orderly exercise across the area.
