The All Progressives Congress, Delta State has held its State Congress in Asaba, with the election of Chief Solomon Arenyeka as Chairman and Chief Efe Uko as State Secretary.
The well attended state congress which was monitored by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission , was conducted by officials from the national body of the All Progressives Congress .
Members of the APC State Working Committee , Delta State, were all elected through consensus by accredited delegates.
Chairman of the State Congress Electoral Committee, Vita Abba, who declared the new executive elected after their affirmation by delegates, said the affirmation process was conducted in line with the party’s constitution and guidelines.
In his acceptance speech, the newly elected Chairman of APC, Delta State, Chief Solomon Arenyeka thanked party leaders and members for the confidence reposed in him and members of the new State Working Committee.
“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 promised.
Arenyeka 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.
He paid tribute to Governor Oborevwori for what he described as exemplary leadership and unifying disposition, pledging that under his chairmanship, the Delta APC would become a model for other states.
Arenyeka said; “We have heard the marching orders from our leader. By God’s grace, we shall deliver all APC candidates in the 2027 elections”.
At the event, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori urged the newly constituted State Woking Committee, SWC to begin immediate preparations for total victory in the 2027 general elections.
Governor Oborevwori expressed gratitude 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.
He commended the discipline, cooperation and resilience demonstrated by party members across the state and described the peaceful conduct of congresses in the 270 wards, 25 local government areas and the State as a testament to the APC’s internal democracy.
The Delta State Governor urged the new executive to prioritize regular meetings, strengthen grassroots engagement and intensify voter mobilization efforts 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,” Oborevwori said, expressing confidence that the APC in the state would deliver massive votes for President Tinubu and all party candidates.
He reiterated that his administration remains committed to transparency, accountability and performance under the MORE Agenda, highlighting strides in infrastructure, healthcare, education, youth empowerment, agriculture, security and human capital development
In a remark, the immediate past Delta State Chairman of APC, Elder Omeni Sobotie, described the congress as the product of collective sacrifice and unity. He said: “In politics, what we have is not ‘I’ but ‘we.’ The interest of the people is more important than personal interests,” urging the new leadership to lead with humility. He added that; “ability may take a man to the top, but humility keeps him there.”
He expressed confidence that the APC in its present form was formidable and capable of overwhelming any opposition.
Also elected through consensus were; Moses Iduh as Deputy Chairman ; 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.
Earlier, former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, moved a motion for the dissolution of the outgone State Working Committee to pave the way for the election of a new leadership. The motion was seconded by Olorogun O’tega Emerhor and was unanimously adopted by party delegates..
Among those who attended the Congress were the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, some National Assembly members from Delta State and thousands of APC chieftains, elders and members.
