The Forum of Delta North All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Chairmen has disowned what it called purported endorsement of Senator Ned Nwoko, the Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District for a second term in 2027.
The Forum, however, affirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu and Delta State governor, Sherif Oborevwori, for second term in office.
According to a statement jointly signed by the seven local government party chairmen in Delta North, the Forum said it was not involved in the purported endorsement of Senator Ned Nwoko for a second term and that any claim of endorsement of the Senator did not reflect the position of the APC structures at the local government level.
In the statement signed by Hon. Nobert Akachukwu Sochukwudinma, Aniocha South; Hon. Hilary Fada Ibude, Ika South; Hon. Austin C. Nnabuife )JP), OshmIli North; Dada Okolo, OshmIli South; Chief Oputa Knis, Ndokwa East; Comrade Dike Onah, Ndokwa West; and Comrade Churchill Ugoena Edem, Ukwuani, the seven APC local government chairmen called on party faithful, and the public to disregard any unauthorised endorsements, maintaining that the party in Delta North senatorial district remained steadfast and focused to secure victory for the APC in all the elections in 2027.
The chairmen, therefore, called on the State’s deputy governor as the highest-ranking political office-holder from Delta North to take up the leadership role in unifying and guiding the party towards successful elections in 2027
The statement read: “We the undersigned local government chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta North Senatorial District of Delta State, wish to clearly state that our valid and collective endorsements are for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
‘’We were not involved in the purported endorsement of Sen. Ned Nwoko for 2nd term, whether by some ward chairmen or during the Delta North APC Stakeholders Meeting. Such actions do not reflect the position of the APC structures at the local government level, and must be disregarded.
“As a party guided by internal democracy and due process, anyone interested in contesting for Senatorial, House of Representatives or Assembly positions must work to build the party and prepare for free, fair, and credible primaries.
‘’We also affirm that the Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sir Monday Onyeme , being the highest-ranking political office holder from Delta North, is the leader of APC in Delta North Senatorial District. We humbly and respectfully urge him to kindly take up the role in unifying and guiding the party going forward.
“We call on all party faithful and the public to disregard any unauthorised endorsements, as APC Delta North remains focused, discipline and credible.”
