Oborevwori Celebrates Arenyeka’s Victory As Delta PDP Congress Ends Peacefully

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, congratulated the newly elected members of the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) State Executive Committee on their victories at the State Congress.

Governor Oborevwori, speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Congress, described it as peaceful and expressed gratitude for the party’s unity. He emphasised the importance of collaboration for the party’s continued growth and the overall development of the state.

“You can tell that the congress is peaceful. We also thank God for the pleasant weather today. You can see that Delta State is united. That is why there is no crisis,” the Governor said.

He advised the incoming PDP State Executive Committee to prioritise unity within the party and work towards its continued strength, particularly as the party prepares for the 2027 elections. However, he cautioned politicians against focussing on 2027 too soon, stating that the current priority should be to provide good governance to the people of Delta State.

A team of PDP officials from Abuja, led by Prof. Frank Collins Okafor, conducted the Congress, which was attended by 3,152 delegates, including the governor, his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, the immediate past Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Senator Ned Nwoko, Senator James Manager, and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor. Officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) also supervised the event, which was monitored by independent observers.

At the Congress held at Asaba’s Cenotaph, Chief Solomon Arenyeka was elected State Chairman, with Mr Moses Iduh serving as Deputy Chairman. Other elected officials include: Engr. Daniel Ossai (Vice Chairman, Delta North Senatorial District), Hon. Anthony Akpomiemie (Vice Chairman, Delta Central Senatorial District), Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba (Vice Chairman, Delta South Senatorial District), Chief Isaacs Itebu (Secretary), Chief Chibuzor Uwajei (State Treasurer), Hon. Fidelis Adjogbe (Financial Secretary), Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu (Publicity Secretary), Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor (Organising Secretary), Barr. Hessing

In his welcome remarks, outgoing State Chairman Dr. Kingsley Esiso thanked party leaders and stakeholders for their years of support and encouraged the incoming Executive Committee to make decisions based on the party’s unity, strength, and winning spirit.

Prof. Frank Collins Okafor, Chairman of the election panel, praised the peaceful nature of the elections, which were conducted in accordance with party rules.

He described Delta PDP as a model for peaceful party congresses and suggested that the party’s National Working Committee replicate this example across the country.