The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Warri South-West Constituency officially endorsed the incumbent Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Dennis Guwor, as its sole candidate for the upcoming 2027 elections. Delegates from the ten wards cast their votes locally to confirm Guwor ahead of the general polls.
Supervised by the local government returning officer, Mr. Ejiro Jamani, and other party officials, the exercise proceeded smoothly. Guwor cast his ballot at Gbaramatu Ward 4 before joining party leaders at the collation center in Ogbe-Ijoh. Notable figures present included Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi, Commissioner Sam Oligida, Hon. Daniel Mayuku, and Bosin Ebikeme.
After results from all wards were tallied and announced, the Speaker expressed gratitude. “This affirmation is not about one man, but about the will of our people and the unity of our party. I am humbled by the trust reposed in me by the party in Warri South-West,” he stated. “It is a call for more service with greater dedication, humility, and accountability. Our focus remains on delivering dividends of democracy to every community in this constituency.”
Guwor, who also chairs the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, described the outcome as a reflection of the APC’s strength in Delta State. “What we are witnessing today is the consolidation of a political family that puts people first,” he added. “The APC in Warri South-West is united, and we are ready to secure a resounding victory for the party in 2027. This is about continuity, stability, and development for our people.”
Party stakeholders praised the peaceful and orderly nature of the exercise, commending the leadership for aiming to secure 100% votes for APC candidates in 2027. However, tensions arose in Ekurede-Ugbori-Ugbuwangue Ward at Ogiame Primary School, where the primary was stalled due to demands for the original result sheet. Prospective voters, citing irregularities during the senatorial primary on Monday, refused to allow a repeat. They alleged that plain paper was used to record votes, only for the party leadership to later display results on official APC sheets with different figures.
The presiding officer and an INEC official had to be escorted from the venue by community leaders after the incident. Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema’s agent, Mr. Tuoyo Ofuyaekpone, declared that the House of Assembly primary in that ward did not take place because they resisted what they called an attempt to manipulate the process in favor of another aspirant, Dr. Augustine Uroye.
In Isoko North Local Government Area, the APC conducted a peaceful primary on Wednesday. Engr. Orobosa Ashakah emerged as the party’s candidate for the Isoko North Constituency seat. The Local Government Returning Officer, Hon. Chika Awunzia, officially declared Ashakah the winner after collating results from all 13 wards. Awunzia noted the exercise was orderly and successful, reflecting the party’s commitment to internal democracy. INEC officials, journalists, and observers also affirmed the peaceful atmosphere.
Ashakah, speaking to journalists after his emergence, thanked party leaders, supporters, and stakeholders. “I want to sincerely thank our party leaders for their continuous support and encouragement, as well as everyone who has contributed to my growth and success,” he said. He also expressed gratitude to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. “I thank God for making today possible, and I promise not to disappoint those who believe in me. By the grace of God, I will continue to do my best and make everyone proud.” Observers commended the unity and cooperation among party members in Isoko North.
Meanwhile, in Oshimili South Constituency, a large turnout of party faithful gathered at Ugbomanta Ward 8 to affirm the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Bridget Anyafulu, as the sole APC candidate. Anyafulu described the direct primary as transparent and inclusive. “The overwhelming support from party members reflects the confidence and acceptance I enjoy among my constituents,” she said. She praised the leadership for reducing financial pressure on aspirants and allowing ordinary members to freely choose their candidate. Anyafulu assured constituents that lessons from her first term would enable improved representation. “Governance is a continuous learning process that requires constant interaction with the people,” she stressed. She also expressed delight at the massive turnout, calling it evidence of her strong grassroots connection.