Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has congratulated the winners of the just concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in Delta State, describing the exercise as the best conducted by the party in the state since its inception.
In a press statement issued on Tuesday, Keyamo congratulated Ifeanyi Okowa, who emerged victorious in Delta North Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone of Delta Central, and Joel-Onowakpo Thomas of Delta South, for what he described as their “resounding victories” at the primaries.
According to him, the victories of the three candidates were fully deserved, noting that the primaries witnessed a massive turnout of “truly organic voters and members” of the APC across the various wards in Delta State.
The minister, who described himself as a foundation member and leader of the APC in Delta State, said the conduct of the exercise reflected genuine internal democracy within the party.
“I can state unequivocally that this is the best primaries organised by the party in the state since its inception,” he stated.
Keyamo called on aspirants who lost in the contest to accept the outcome in good faith and work with the victors for the unity and success of the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He also urged the successful candidates to be magnanimous in victory by accommodating their opponents and supporters within the party structure.
“There is always strength in unity,” he added.
The minister further commended Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, for what he termed purposeful and inclusive leadership in the state, saying his style of governance had strengthened the APC ahead of the next election cycle.
He described the governor’s leadership as “second to none” and predicted victory for him in 2027.
Keyamo also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for promoting internal democracy within the APC nationwide and allowing what he called a free and fair process during the primaries.
He criticized politicians who allegedly ignored grassroots leaders and sought to secure tickets through influence from Abuja, saying the outcome of the primaries had shown the importance of grassroots engagement and consultation.
The minister concluded by urging APC members and supporters across the country to remain steadfast and united ahead of the 2027 elections, expressing confidence that victory was within reach for the ruling party.
