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APC in Delta State Endorses President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori as Sole Candidates for 2027 General Elections

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta state has expressed its confidence in President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, endorsing them as the party's sole candidates for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came during the APC Stakeholders meeting in Asaba, which drew together top party leaders, serving and former national and state lawmakers, commissioners, local government council chairmen, local government party chairmen, and political heavyweights across Delta's three senatorial districts. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, moved the motion of confidence, which was seconded by Hon. Victor Ochei, former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC in Delta state has expressed confidence in President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, endorsing them as the party's sole candidates for the 2027 general elections.
  • The endorsement was moved by Mr Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, and seconded by Hon. Victor Ochei, former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly.
  • Keyamo praised President Tinubu's 'bold reforms and transformative leadership,' citing the removal of fuel subsidy as a responsible policy decision that redirected billions into critical national infrastructure.
  • Governor Oborevwori was commended for his visionary leadership and for the massive infrastructural development across Delta State.
  • The APC stakeholders unanimously adopted the motion of confidence, pledging to support the President and Governor in the 2027 general elections.
  • Governor Oborevwori expressed gratitude to the APC stakeholders for the confidence reposed in him and President Tinubu, pledging to continue delivering on his development agenda for Delta state.
  • The APC State Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, described Governor Oborevwori's performance as 'formidable and unstoppable,' declaring that anyone who plans to contest against the Governor will face a brick wall.

Statistics:

  • The APC Stakeholders meeting in Asaba drew together top party leaders, serving and former national and state lawmakers, commissioners, local government council chairmen, and local government party chairmen.
  • Governor Oborevwori has delivered massive infrastructural development across Delta State.
  • The APC in Delta state has grown stronger, with more Governors expected to join them before the end of November.
  • Governor Oborevwori has pledged to continue delivering on his development agenda for Delta state.

Sources:

  • "APC in Delta State Endorses President Tinubu, Oborevwori as Sole Candidates for 2027 Elections," The Premium Times (no date)
  • "APC in Delta State Passes Vote of Confidence in Tinubu, Oborevwori," Vanguard (no date)
  • "APC Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu, Oborevwori for 2027 Elections," The Nation (no date)

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