Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, representing Delta South senatorial district has stated unequivocally that the leader of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Delta State is Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
He further noted that Governor Oborevwori is the APC’s candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election, adding that the Delta State governorship is not vacant.
He stated this weekend at the APC’s maiden meeting in Isoko South local government area following the formal mass defection of former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC.
In his remarks, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, stated unequivocally that the leader of the APC in Delta State is the governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
He explained that the alignment follows directives from the presidency and the national leadership of the party.
“We have an administration that is focused on delivering the dividends of democracy, and we must give them the needed support to complete their mandate,” he added.
The leadership of the APC in the local government area also passed a vote of confidence on President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas for providing purposeful and visionary leadership.
The confidence vote was passed at the meeting, which was hosted at Senator Joel-Onowakpo’s country home and had leaders from the 11 wards of the local government area in attendance.
Senator Joel-Onowakpo, alongside other key leaders emphasized the need for unity of purpose to ensure the party’s success in the 2027 elections.
The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Local Content, stressed that there is no distinction between old and new members in the party, adding that everyone is APC.
He advised against any actions that might cause division within party ranks, just as he charged all party organs within the local government, especially ward chairmen, to ensure a seamless registration process for new members, warning against any practices that might undermine party unity.
