Prominent figures from the Umeh Need Road Forum (UNR) political family have been appointed into the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention Committee, in what party faithful describe as a significant recognition of Delta State’s rising profile within the ruling party.
Leading the list is the UNR Administrator, Barr. Duncan Afahokor. Others named to serve in various strategic sub-committees include the Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko; Chief Itiako Ikpokpo; Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor; Chief Louis Onofighe; Barr. Afor Irogbo; Barr. Victor Ebonka; Sir Vote Umukoro; and Builder Blessing Obomovo.
Their appointments are widely viewed as a testament to their steadfast commitment to party development, grassroots mobilization, and internal cohesion within the APC structure in Delta State and beyond.
Party stakeholders across the state have welcomed the development, describing it as a well-earned acknowledgment of the appointees’ loyalty, leadership capacity, and sustained efforts in strengthening the party’s base at the community and state levels.
According to party sources, the National Convention Committee is responsible for coordinating key activities ahead of the convention, including accreditation, logistics, media coordination, security, and general event management to ensure a seamless and credible process.
Political observers note that the inclusion of these Delta leaders further underscores the state’s growing strategic importance in national party affairs, particularly as the APC intensifies preparations to reposition itself ahead of future electoral contests.
Reacting to the announcement, supporters of the appointees expressed confidence that their wealth of experience and organizational expertise would play a crucial role in delivering a successful national convention.
The APC National Convention is expected to draw party leaders, delegates, and stakeholders from across the country, with critical decisions shaping the party’s future set to be taken.
With Afahokor, Ukodhiko, Ikpokpo, Egbabor, Onofighe, Irogbo, Obomovo, and other party stalwarts now central to the planning process, Delta State’s footprint on the national stage has been further strengthened.
