The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has once again extended warm and heartfelt congratulations to all party members, leaders, stakeholders, and supporters following the peaceful, orderly, and highly successful conduct of the Ward Congresses held across the state’s 270 wards on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
In a statement issued on Friday, February 20, 2026, and signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq., the party described the ward-level exercise as a resounding demonstration of the APC’s growing unity, discipline, maturity, and organizational strength under the inspiring leadership of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State.
The statement highlighted that the congresses produced newly elected Ward Executive Committee members without any reported incidents of rancour, violence, acrimony, or major disputes—outcomes that stand in sharp contrast to the turbulence that has often characterized similar political processes in the past.
“This laudable success is a clear testament to the unity, discipline, and shared commitment of our great party,” the APC declared. The party placed on record its appreciation for the critical role played by party leaders, electoral officials, security agencies, and ordinary members in ensuring a transparent, credible, and inclusive process that adhered strictly to the APC constitution and national guidelines.
The statement specially commended Governor Oborevwori for his remarkable stewardship, which has transformed the Delta APC into a cohesive, formidable, and rapidly expanding political force. Since his alignment with the party, the governor has demonstrated “uncommon commitment to reconciliation, consensus-building, and collective progress,” successfully integrating diverse interests and achieving near-total unity across the state in record time.
The APC emphasized that the peaceful and widely accepted results of the ward congresses vindicate the deliberate strategy adopted by the governor and other key stakeholders to prioritize inclusivity, broad consultation, and collective ownership over factionalism or personal ambition.
Looking ahead, the party issued a strong call for mass mobilization in preparation for the upcoming Local Government Congresses scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. These congresses will elect Local Government Area Executive Committees and three National Convention Delegates per local government in line with the APC’s nationwide congress timetable and guidelines issued by the National Working Committee.
“Let us sustain the spirit of unity and peaceful participation as we continue to strengthen our great party,” the statement urged. “We charge all members to mobilize en masse for the Local Government Congresses and ensure another hitch-free, credible, and successful exercise that further consolidates our structures from the ward to the state and national levels.”
The APC reiterated its confidence that the same discipline, cooperation, and focus that delivered the ward congresses will guarantee equally impressive outcomes at the local government level. Party officials expressed optimism that the momentum generated so far will position the Delta APC as one of the strongest and most united chapters in the country ahead of future electoral contests.
The statement closed with a reaffirmation of the party’s guiding vision:
“APC: Renewed Hope for M.O.R.E. Agenda.”
The ward congresses marked the first phase of the APC’s nationwide restructuring and leadership renewal process, aimed at reinvigorating grassroots structures, resolving lingering internal differences, and preparing the party for greater electoral competitiveness. In Delta State, the peaceful conduct of the exercise has been widely welcomed by political observers as evidence of a maturing political culture and the positive influence of Governor Oborevwori’s leadership style, which emphasizes reconciliation, inclusivity, and collective success over division.
As Delta APC members prepare for Saturday’s Local Government Congresses, party leaders have urged all stakeholders to maintain the high standards of decorum, transparency, and unity displayed during the ward-level process. The outcome of these congresses will pave the way for subsequent state and zonal congresses, culminating in the national convention later in the year.
With the full backing of Governor Oborevwori and a renewed sense of purpose at the grassroots, the Delta State chapter of the APC appears well-positioned to emerge stronger, more cohesive, and ready to play a decisive role in advancing the M.O.R.E. Agenda—Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security—across the state.
The party’s leadership expressed gratitude to security agencies for providing a conducive environment, to electoral officials for their professionalism, and to members for their patience, loyalty, and belief in the vision of a united and victorious APC in Delta State.
As the countdown to Saturday’s congresses begins, the Delta APC remains focused on sustaining the momentum of unity and progress that has defined its recent journey.
