- By Sunday Apah
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, congratulated the newly elected members of the State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on their victories at the State Congress.
During an interview at the Congress, Governor Oborevwori spoke highly of the peaceful event and expressed gratitude for the unity within the party.
He emphasized the importance of working together for the party’s continued growth and the overall development of the state.
“The congress has been peaceful, and we are thankful for the good weather today. Our unity in Delta State is apparent, and that’s why there are no conflicts,” remarked the Governor.
He advised the incoming PDP State Executive Committee to prioritize party unity and focus on strengthening the party, especially as they look towards the 2027 elections.
However, he cautioned politicians against prematurely fixating on 2027, emphasizing that their current priority should be delivering good governance to the people of Delta State.
The Congress, attended by 3,152 delegates, including the governor, his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, immediate past Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Senator Ned Nwoko, Senator James Manager, and Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, was conducted by a team of PDP officials from Abuja, led by Prof. Frank Collins Okafor.
The event was also supervised by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and monitored by independent observers.
At the Congress held at the Cenotaph in Asaba, Chief Solomon Arenyeka was elected State Chairman, with Mr. Moses Iduh as Deputy Chairman.
Other elected officials include Engr. Daniel Ossai, Hon. Anthony Akpomiemie, Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba, Chief Isaacs Itebu, Chief Chibuzor Uwajei, Hon. Fidelis Adjogbe, Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu, Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor, Barr. Hessington Okolo, Chief Mrs. Dora Sakpaide, Barr. Francis Okolie, and Pastor Alex Akemotubo.
In his welcome remarks, outgoing State Chairman, Dr. Kingsley Esiso praised party leaders and stakeholders, encouraging the incoming Executive Committee to make decisions based on the unity, strength, and winning spirit of the party.
Prof. Frank Collins Okafor, Chairman of the election panel, commended the peaceful conduct of the elections, which were held in accordance with party rules and suggested that the National Working Committee of the party should use Delta PDP as a model for peaceful party congresses nationwide.
