2027: Delta APC Targets 2 Million Votes As Oborevwori Lead Isoko Campaign

The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday flagged off its 2027 election campaign in Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other party leaders calling for massive votes for President Bola Tinubu, the governor and all APC candidates.

Addressing party supporters at the rally, Oborevwori said his decision to join the APC followed wide consultations with political stakeholders and was aimed at aligning Delta State with the Federal Government for accelerated development.

He commended Tinubu’s economic reforms, noting that increased revenue allocations had strengthened the capacity of state and local governments to execute projects and meet their obligations.

The governor disclosed that 17,500 Delta students had benefited from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), urging more eligible students to take advantage of the scheme.

He also highlighted his administration’s achievements in infrastructure, education and healthcare, while revealing that the State Executive Council had approved the construction of police divisional headquarters across the 25 local government areas in anticipation of the proposed establishment of state police.

At a second rally in Ozoro, Isoko North, Oborevwori appealed to the people of Isoko to support the APC, urging them to show solidarity with his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, an indigene of the area.

His wife also called on Isoko residents to vote for Tinubu, her husband and other APC candidates, describing the ballot as a powerful instrument of political expression.

Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, said the administration had recorded significant progress in road infrastructure, education and healthcare, urging Deltans to sustain their support.

APC State Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, presented party flags to the candidates for Delta South Senatorial District, Isoko Federal Constituency and the Isoko North and South State Assembly constituencies. He urged party members to work for victory in their respective polling units.

Former Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, charged party faithful to mobilise for over two million votes for Tinubu and Oborevwori, stressing the need for victory across all elective positions.

Director-General of the Delta APC Campaign Council, Senator James Manager, acknowledged the economic challenges facing Nigerians but urged them to remain hopeful, expressing confidence in the Federal Government’s reform policies.

The APC National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, commended the turnout at the rally, which he likened to the party’s national campaign, while reiterating the importance of the Tinubu administration’s economic reforms.

Other party leaders who canvassed support for the APC included the Isoko South Campaign Coordinator, Hon. Itiako Ikpokpo; his Isoko North counterpart, Hon. Oviemuno Oghoore; member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Hon. Julius Pondi; and member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu.

Former Delta APC governorship candidate, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, Chief Ovuozourie Macaulay and Ovie Umuakpor also expressed support for the party and its candidates.

Chief Solomon Ogba highlighted the proposed Federal Medical Centre in Oleh and the planned dualisation of the Oleh Roundabout-Iyede Road as important projects for Isoko Nation.

The rally featured the presentation of party flags to Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas for Delta South Senatorial District; Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko for Isoko Federal Constituency; Hon. Lucky Idhove and Hon. Ferguson Onwo for Isoko South Constituencies I and II; and Engr. Orobosa Ashakah and Chief Frank Ozue for Isoko North Constituencies I and II.

The campaign flag-off marks the beginning of the APC’s mobilisation across Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections.