...As Committee Commends Delta Leadership, Hails Peaceful Process
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has held its primary elections for the Delta State House of Assembly across the 29 state constituencies, producing candidates who will fly the party’s flag in the 2027 general elections.
The exercise, conducted across Delta State, saw party members elect candidates in all 29 state constituencies, was peaceful, credible and transparent.
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, emerged as the party’s candidate for Warri South-West Constituency.
ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS RELEASES FULL LIST OF WINNERS FOR DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY PRIMARIES
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially released the complete list of winners from its just-concluded State House of Assembly primary elections. The direct primaries, which were conducted under the Option A4 system across the twenty-nine state constituencies, concluded in an orderly and peaceful manner, producing the party's official flag bearers for the upcoming legislative elections.
The results, announced by party electoral officials, show a mix of experienced lawmakers, grassroots politicians, and professionals who successfully secured the mandates of party faithful in their respective local government areas and constituencies.
In the coastal and southern districts, the current Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, secured a decisive victory to clinch the ticket for the Warri South West Local Government Area. In Burutu Local Government Area, the legislative tickets were split between Hon. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo, who emerged victorious in Burutu North, and Pereotu Oloye, who claimed the ticket for Burutu Constituency II.
The keenly contested Sapele Constituency ticket was won by Hon. Perkins Umukoro, while the neighboring Uvwie Constituency officially affirmed Hon. Edafe Emakpor as its consensus candidate following a massive turnout of party members at the ward levels.
The Urhobo-dominated central district saw several high-profile victories. In Okpe Local Government Area, the democratic exercise concluded with Hon. James Augoye securing the ticket for the Okpe DTHA Constituency. Ethiope West was clinched by Hon. Nelson Oghenedoro Owusu, while the immediate past Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, won the ticket for Ethiope East. In Udu Local Government Area, Hon. Benjamin Sharta emerged victorious, while Festus Eseoghene Utuama secured the candidacy for Ughelli South.
The politically vibrant Ughelli North Local Government Area saw its two constituencies divided between Hon. Matthew Onojighofia Omonade Esq, who won Constituency I, and Chief Joseph Okoro, who claimed victory in Constituency II.
In the Isoko nation, the primary election produced clear winners across the two local government areas. Hon. Ashakah Maro Orobosa emerged victorious in Isoko North, while the Isoko South constituencies were split between Lucky Idhoveh, who won Constituency I, and the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Ferguson Ajiroghene Onwo, who secured the ticket for Isoko South II.
Moving to the Delta North senatorial district, the Anioma nation recorded significant outcomes. In Oshimili North, Esewezie Innocent clinched the ticket, while Hon. Barr. Bridget Anyafulu won the candidacy for Oshimili South. The Aniocha South ticket went to Hon. Chief Isaac Anwuzia PhD, while Engr. Fidel Onwodi emerged victorious in Aniocha North.
In the Ika nation, the tickets were secured by Hon. Mrs. Cordilia Anyangwu for Ika South and Hon. Marilyn Okowa-Daramola for Ika North East. In the Ndokwa/Ukwuani axis, Hon. Osamuta won Ndokwa East, High Chief Princewill Olie (Akunede) secured Ndokwa West, and Hon. Chukwudi Dafe emerged as the winner for Ukwuani Local Government Area.
The Warri federal constituency results showed a complete swept of the remaining urban tickets, with Orode Uduaghan securing the candidacy for Warri North. In Warri South, Hon. Austin Uroye won the primary for Constituency I, while Hon. Benson Obire claimed the ticket for Warri South Constituency II. In the riverine Patani Local Government Area, Trakiriowei Harry ThankGod emerged victorious, while Chief (Barr.) Funyei Manage won the primary election for Bomadi.
The leadership of the Delta State APC, through its media channels, praised the maturity, discipline, and sportsmanship displayed by all aspirants and supporters throughout the voting process. The party stated that the successful outcome of the legislative primaries has set a solid foundation for unity as the party shifts its focus to the upcoming governorship primary election.
In Isoko North Constituency, Engr. Orobosa Ashakah secured the APC, while Mr. Lucky Idhoveh emerged as the party’s candidate in Isoko South Constituency I.
Incumbent lawmaker representing Isoko South Constituency II, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, secured the APC ticket to seek re-election. Ms Orode Uduaghan emerged victorious in Warri North Constituency, while incumbent lawmakers, Hon Augustine Uroye and Hon. Benson Obire secured tickets for Warri South Constituencies I and II respectively .
Mr. ThankGod Trakiriowei, won the Patani Constituency ticket, while Barr Funyei Manager, emerged victorious in Bomadi Constituency. Hon. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo and Hon. Perez Oloye also secured APC tickets for Burutu Constituencies I and II respectively.
Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, emerged victorious for Ethiope East Constituency, while Hon Oghenedoro Owoso clinched the party’s ticket for Ethiope West.
Hon. Matthew Omonade, incumbent lawmaker and Chief Joseph Okoro won in Ughelli North Constituencies I and II respectively. Also, incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Festus Utuama, was returned unopposed in Ughelli South Constituency.
Member representing Okpe Constituency, Hon. James Augoye, secured renomination, Benjamin Sharta emerged in Udu Constituency, while Hon. Edafe Emakpor clinched the ticket for Uvwie Constituency. Hon Perkins Umukoro, seeking reelection, won the APC ticket in Sapele.
Incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Bridget Anyafulu emerged victorious in Oshimili South, while the Chairman of Oshimili North Local Government Council, Hon Innocent Eseweze, secured the APC ticket for Oshimili North Constituency.
Hon. Isaac Anwuzia and Engr. Fidel Onwordi won the party tickets for Aniocha South and Aniocha North constituencies respectively. In Ukwuani Constituency, incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Chukwudi Dafe was returned, while Prince Emeka Osamuta and Chief Princewill Olie secured victories in Ndokwa East and Ndokwa West constituencies, respectively.
Hon. Cordilia Anyangwu won the APC ticket for Ika South, while incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Marilyn Okowa-Daramola secured renomination for Ika North-East Constituency.
Party supporters across the constituencies celebrated the emergence of the candidates as the APC concluded its state Assembly primaries and shifted focus towards preparations for the 2027 general elections in Delta State.
Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primaries Committee set up by the APC National Working Committee (NWC) for Delta State has commended the leadership of the party in the state, describing it as mature, people-oriented and focused on victory ahead of future elections.
Speaking during an interaction with journalists at the state secretariat of the party, Chairman of the Committee, Engr. Vita Abda said the panel was impressed with the political atmosphere and level of organisation within the party in Delta State.
According to him, the committee was in the state on the directive of the APC National Working Committee in Abuja to monitor, supervise and conduct the House of Assembly primaries in line with the party’s guidelines.
“We are here as members of the Committee for the House of Assembly primaries of our great party, APC,” he said.
The committee member noted that the team had observed a robust and mature political structure in the state, stressing that the leadership style being demonstrated by party leaders was worthy of commendation.
He said: “We have come and we have seen Delta, and I want to put it on record that my team and I are happy with the leadership in Delta State. From what we have seen, Delta has a strong leadership that is people-oriented.
The panel particularly commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for what it described as his commitment to infrastructural development and people-centred programmes.
“We want to commend the leader, who is the governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and his team. They are making our party proud through the provision of infrastructure and people-oriented programmes and projects,” he added.
The committee also applauded the Delta APC leadership under the State Chairman, Hon. Solomon Arenyeka, describing him as “a matured hand” capable of steering the affairs of the party successfully.
The panel expressed optimism that the APC would emerge stronger and victorious in Delta State under the combined leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
