The All Progressives Congress (APC) successfully concluded its House of Representatives primary elections across Delta State, with candidates emerging through a mix of direct voting, Option A4, and consensus arrangements. The exercise was widely praised for its peaceful and transparent nature, reflecting the party’s unity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency, Onoyake secured victory, as announced by returning officer Mr. Charles Aniagwu. Chief Bernard Jagboro and Hon. Madis Emerorota, representing candidates Onoyake and Odiate Obaro Emmanuel, commended the party leadership for ensuring a free and fair process. They specifically lauded Governor Oborevwori for creating a level playing field and thanked party members for their peaceful conduct.
Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi emerged victorious in Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency, while the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency primaries proceeded without incident. Chairman of the National Assembly Primaries Committee for Delta State, Rt. Hon. Eugene Odo, expressed satisfaction with the orderly and transparent proceedings across the state. He noted that the adoption of direct primaries ensured a bottom-up democratic process, starting at the ward level and culminating at the federal constituency collation centers.
Odo stated: “This is an actual public meeting, and we have visited several locations to monitor the House of Representatives primaries in Delta State. So far, we have observed that the primaries are progressing peacefully, and the collation process is equally calm.” He praised party members for their discipline, noting no reports of violence or irregularities.
In Aniocha/Oshimili, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu was declared winner by returning officer Mr. Val Arenyeka after results were collated at the Oshimili South Local Government Secretariat. Elumelu described his win as a collective victory for the constituency, promising impactful representation in the House of Representatives.
Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu won in Ethiope Federal Constituency, where voting was orderly across all wards. Similarly, the Bomadi/Patani Federal Constituency primaries were conducted peacefully, with early voter turnout and satisfaction expressed by party members. Council Chairman Hon. Dagidi Andaye, who voted in Kpakiama Ward Two, attributed the calm atmosphere to Governor Oborevwori’s leadership and infrastructure development across the state.
In Ughelli North/Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, voting began at Afiesere Primary School around 11:00 a.m. Party stakeholders, including Ughelli North Local Government party Chairman Comrade Lucky Ofomukoro, commended the transparency of the process. Hon. Ejiro Waive was declared the winner.
Incumbent lawmaker Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko defeated challenger Hon. Dickson Ebegbare in Isoko Federal Constituency. The Warri Federal Constituency primaries saw large turnout, with stakeholders praising President Bola Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori for ensuring fairness. Mr. Emmanuel Osazuwa emerged winner in Ika Federal Constituency, where leaders highlighted massive turnout as a show of support for the party.
Hon. Julius Pondi was declared winner in Burutu Federal Constituency, where the exercise was also peaceful.
Governor Oborevwori, after voting in Okpe Local Government Area, described the primaries as a reflection of the party’s unity and strength. He expressed confidence that the peaceful spirit would continue into the general elections. Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme lauded the Option A4 system, calling it the most transparent form of election, and praised the overall peaceful conduct across the state.