By Ifaka O. Vera, Reporting for APC Uvwie Nation
Uvwie, Delta State – June 5, 2025
Delta State is entering a new era of political inclusivity and elite cooperation, as the recent unification of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Uvwie Local Government Area signals a bold move toward consociational democracy—a power-sharing system where diverse interests collaborate under a shared governance framework.
The landmark development was celebrated during a unity meeting hosted by the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo (SAN), CON, at his residence in Uvwie. The event brought together political leaders, elders, and grassroots stakeholders from both the PDP and APC under the rebranded APC platform, marking a watershed moment in Delta’s political trajectory.
Addressing the gathering, Keyamo described the unity as “only achievable by God’s grace,” stressing that “from this moment, everything that happened in the past is behind us. We forgive one another and forge ahead in unity.” Emphasising equality among party members, he declared that there would be “no old or new APC—everyone will start afresh on a clean slate.”
This political realignment echoes the core tenets of consociational democracy, where inclusivity, coalition-building, and mutual respect transcend factional rivalries. Keyamo’s charismatic leadership has been instrumental in dissolving historical divides, fostering dialogue, and creating a new political structure grounded in unity and purpose.
The gathering also strongly aligned itself with the "Renewed Hope" agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) and the M.O.R.E Agenda of Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff O. Oborevwori. Together, the two leaders represent a growing Tinubu–Oborevwori consolidation, uniting national and state-level governance into a formidable grassroots movement.
Grassroots Unification with National Implications
In his remarks, Hon. Barr. Edafe Emakpor, Member Representing Uvwie Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, praised Keyamo’s “dogged conviction” and described the merger as “a great thing that can ever happen to a people.” He emphasised that “election in Uvwie will now be ‘carry go’ because we are all in one boat.”
Hon. Chief Solomon Okporua Igrakpata, the Chairman, Delta Board of Internal Revenue Services, echoed similar sentiments, applauding both the minister and the governor for championing unity. “In the past,” he said, “family members, even couples, were divided by politics. But today, we are one. Delta is now APC, and APC is Delta.”
Hon. Henry Minabowanre Baro, Director, Coporate Services, Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NISB) emphatically praise the Keyamo Oborevwori initiative to unite Delta State under one political platform. "It is coming of bothers to build unity and stability for the good of our people. We won't have sleepless night thinking of how to outdo each others during elections. The era of bitter and dirty politics is over. This synergy is a developmentalist paradigm to relax our political temperature. We can now see the power of unity in political development transforming into economic empowerment for everyone. It is an inclusive arrangement where no one is left out. Our support for Sheriff Oborevwori as Governor and Tinubu as President is rightfully endorsed and sealed for victory come 2027".
Hon. Chief Anthony Onoriode Ofoni JP, Executive Chairman of Uvwie local government Council, pledged open access to his office in support of the party’s shared goals. He noted that synergy between Tinubu’s vision and Oborevwori’s development agenda would “undoubtedly yield remarkable results” for Delta’s future.
Former House of Representatives member and ex-Uvwie LGA chairman, Hon. Evelyn Omavowan Oboro, called for sustained unity and love among political leaders. “That is the only way to deliver our mandate come 2027,” she urged.
The remarkable events that unfolded yesterday in Uvwie would be incomplete without acknowledging the invaluable contributions of two outstanding party leaders and stakeholders, Hon. Mudiaga Okorefe and Barr. Michael Okusare. Their tireless efforts and visionary leadership have been instrumental in shaping the APC's trajectory at both the federal and state levels, and their dedication to the unity and progress of Uvwie is truly commendable.
Party Resolution: One Voice, One Platform
The meeting concluded with a powerful resolution read by Hon. Edafe Emakpor, which outlined six key decisions:
Total alignment under the leadership of Hon. Minister Festus Keyamo (SAN, CON).
Equal privileges for all members—no “old” or “new” APC.
A unified voice for Uvwie under APC.
Commitment to a clean slate and reconciliation for Uvwie’s development.
A vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
A vote of confidence in Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
The resolutions were met with resounding affirmation from all present: *“The I’s have it.”*
Towards a New Political Culture in Delta, this historic convergence under APC is more than a political manoeuvre—it represents a cultural shift toward collaborative governance and elite cooperation. The embrace of a consociational framework in Delta—championed by Keyamo and anchored in Tinubu’s and Oborevwori’s development blueprints—has the potential to reshape politics across Nigeria.
As grassroots stakeholders, political elites, and everyday citizens unite under one political platform, Delta State may well become a model for peaceful and progressive democratic consolidation.
