The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ward 8 comprising Idumuje Unor, Idumuje Ugboko and Aniofu, has passed a vote of implicit confidence in Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State for “his humane leadership style, promotion of peaceful co-existence and sustainable development across the State.”
This was part of resolutions reached at a meeting of the Ward leaders and other stakeholders held Friday at Idumuje Unor in Aniocha North Local Government Area.
Addressing the people, the leader of Ward 8 and former Chairman, of PDP Aniocha North, Ogbuefi Nnamdi Mohanye, expressed joy for the enduring unity among the party members and said the Ward would remain the epicentre of PDP in the Local Government Area and beyond.
Also speaking, the State Commissioner for Special Duties (Government House), Dr.Ifeanyi Osuoza, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has the best interests of Ward 8 and other parts of the State at heart. He urged the people to stand resolute for PDP and assured them that they would gain the dividends of democracy through necessary empowerment and social development initiatives.
In a motion for a vote of confidence in the Governor, moved by Sir Jossy Honnah , Executive Assistant on special duties to the Governor and seconded by Comrade Norbert Chiazor, Executive Assistant on Media to the Governor,the stakeholders upheld that Oborevwori deserved their collective support every step of the way ahead of 2027.
The gathering affirmed that Governor Oborevwori had “effectively governed the State barely two years since assumption of office, through the provision of social infrastructure and human capital development”.
On PDP to APC defection of Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, who hails from Idumuje Ward 8, the members said the Ward, which is one of the largest by voting strength in Aniocha North, remained the traditional home of PDP beginning from the 1990s and expressed optimism that it would keep standing as a stronghold of PDP.
The stakeholders drawn from Idumuje Unor, Idumuje Ugboko and Aniofu, numbering over one thousand, reiterated their loyalty and support to the PDP-led government of Oborevwori.
The meeting also expressed gratitude to the Oborevwori administration for finding some Idumuje indigenes worthy of elective offices and appointments.
While commending Governor Oborevwori for his development efforts so far, the Ward leaders appealed to the State Governor to expedite action towards approval and construction of a strategic access way at Idumuje Unor, Oseji Road named after a former Supreme Court Justice from the community who passed away in 2021.
Also in attendance at the meeting were the Vice Chairman Aniocha North Local Government, Lady Nneka Dibia, SSA Orientation, Mr. Owen Junior Dibia, other appointees, councillors as well as all the executives of PDP Ward 8 led by the Chairman, Comrade Clement Chiazor among others.
Ethiope Fed PDP sends strong signal to APC Delta, pass vote of confidence on Oborevwori
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ethiope Federal Constituency, on Friday, sent strong signals to the major opposition party in the state, the All Progressives Congress, APC Delta, ahead of 2027 general elections.
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor who was the special guest of honour at the official inauguration of the Executive Members of Ethiope Federal Constituency PDP Forum, fired the first salvo by saying that the recent defection by the member representing the constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, will have no negative consequence on the political supremacy of PDP, and that the vacant seat shall be reclaimed sonner than later.
He noted that the presence of all the shakers and movers of Ethiope East and West LGAs politics at the EXCO inauguration clearly indicated that the major opposition party in the state, APC, shall be relegated to the dustbin of political history in Ethiope Federal Constituency, come 2027.
Rt Hon Guwor, stressed the need for all Deltans to support the state governor, Dr (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, adding that his enviable achievement in mega infrastructure and socioeconomic development across the state cannot be overemphasized.
He assured that governor Oborevwori has not borrowed money from anywhere in the world, will not borrow from any commercial bank or financial institution to fund any project in 2025, saying that the governor is super technocrat and prudent manager of State resources.
Mr Speaker congratulated the Chairman of Ethiope Federal Constituency PDP Forum and Chief Adviser to the State Governor, Senator Dr Ighoyota Amori, and his team, urging them to firm up strategies that would completely delete the APC from the political landscape of Ethiope Federal Constituency, and by extension, Delta State.
In the same vein, State Party Chairman, High Chief Solomon Arenyeka, assured the mammoth crowd that those who recently defeated from PDP in the constituency shall crawl back beginning for the party’s membership card after the 2027 general elections, adding that their defection goes to no issue, as the defectors have no political structures to withstand PDP in a free, fair and transparent elections in the state
Chief Arenyeka commended governor Oborevwori for his visionary leadership, hard work, dedication to duty, patriotism, political maturity and prudent management of state resources, urging Deltans to continue to support their “Street Credibility Governor” till May 29, 2031.
The PDP State chairman, expressed confidence in the leadership skills and competence of Senator Dr Ighoyota Amori, saying that with him as Chairman of Ethiope Federal Constituency PDP Forum, the party would continue to sustain her supremacy in the Constituency and beyond.
He urged the newly inaugurated EXCO to hit the ground running, leaving no stone unturned as we navigate into another electioneering era, saying that “PDP is Delta, and Delta is PDP.”
Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Arthur Akpowowo, said Ethiope Federal Constituency remain PDP stronghold, as can be seen from the caliber of political leaders and tacticians present at the Exco Inauguration on Friday, pointing out that those who defected to the opposition party in the state unknowingly fractured their political career shamefully and dishonorably.
He assured that come 2027 general elections, the state governor, Dr Sheriff Oborevwori shall be reelected in a landslide victory due to his enviable performance in all sectors of the state economy, while urging the good people of Ethiope Federal Constituency to roll-up their sleeves to reclaim PDP seat at the House of Representatives.
DS Akpowowo averred that PDP seat was vacated dishonorably by Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu as a result of her unlawful defection as contained in Section 68 (1)(g) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended, pointing out that the reasons she gave for defecting to the opposition party was and still unfounded, unacceptable and untenable.
Leader of PDP in Ughelli South, and construction giant, Chief John Oguma, said APC only exist on social media platforms in Ethiope Federal Constituency, and by extension, Delta State, noting that those who defected to the opposition party have no electoral value to challenge PDP in 2027.
Chief Oguma, further assured that the three Senatorial seats lost to the opposition party through dubious means shall be reclaimed in 2027, noting that the laudable achievements of government Oborevwori would give the party overwhelming victory at the polls.
In his post inauguration address, the Chairman of Ethiope Federal Constituency PDP Forum, Senator Dr Ighoyota Amori, assured that the federal constituency is poised to crunch APC Delta in the forthcoming elections, noting that the defected former member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu will not return in 2027 under any political party.
Chief Amori who is also the Chief Adviser to the Governor of Delta State, urged party leaders across board not to relent in their efforts to consistently position the party for more wins at the polls, adding that the enviable performance of governor Oborevwori will resonate with the electorates at the polls in 2027.
He further stated that the Forum is saddled with enormous responsibilities, and that the Exco will hit the ground running, and would mount a mega rally at Oghara Township Stadium in Ethiope West LGA to showcase the political supremacy of PDP in the federal constituency.
State Director of Protocol, Chief Sunday Onoriode, gave a brief history of how the idea of Ethiope Federal Constituency PDP Forum was conceived by Chief Ighoyota Amori in January, and went further to say that come 2027, Deltans will vote overwhelmingly for flyer over bridges, durable roads and other mega solid infrastructure built by governor Oborevwori.
He noted that the opposition party in Delta State will continue to struggle for unmerited relevance on social media platforms without grassroots structures to match the PDP’s political sagacity and undisputed supremacy in the constituency, throughout the three senatorial districts.
Leader of PDP in Ethiope East LGA, Chief Bernard Edewor urged party faithfuls to remain united, saying that those who defected to opposition party derailed politically, and that PDP will reclaim all vacant seats at the National Assembly, while commending the state governor, Dr Sheriff Oborevwori for leading the party in the right direction through his good governance strides, and for building result oriented political bridges across board.
Edewor, congratulated Ethiope Federal Constituency Exco members under the Chairmanship of the Chief Adviser to the Governor, Senator Dr Ighoyota Amori, urging the team to ensure that the party remain perpetually on top, and to work towards extinguishing the opposition political parties in the forthcoming general elections.
The Ethiope Federal Constituency Forum EXCO was inaugurated by the State Chairman of PDP, High Chief Solomon Arenyeka through the Delta Central PDP Chairman, Chief Anthony Akpomiemie, Esq,.
The ceremony was well attended by prominent politicians, party faithfuls from the 22 Wards. It is crystal clear that PDP is in full control of Ethiope Federal Constituency.
Highlight of the inauguration ceremony was a vote of confidence on the state governor, Dr (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori by Ethiope Federal Constituency PDP Forum.
The Motion was moved by a former member of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Ben Igbakpa, and seconded by the Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Arthur Akpowowo, while the Honourable Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor hit the gavel to legitimize the process.