EFFURUN, NIGERIA — The Executive Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Council, Honorable Chief Anthony Onoriode Ofoni JP, has extended his warmest and most heartfelt congratulations to the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Right Honorable Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, following his historic and resounding emergence as the official gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Chief Ofoni, who joined thousands of ecstatic party faithful, delegates, and political stakeholders at the state capital and across the local government areas to witness the formal collation of results, expressed immense joy and pride in the governor's unmatched political feat. In a statement issued today, Thursday, May 21, 2026, the Uvwie Council boss noted that Governor Oborevwori’s victory was not just a regular political win, but an absolute endorsement, as the governor successfully won all 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State in a sweeping, landslide fashion.
Reflecting on the monumental outcome of the primary election, Chief Ofoni stated that the clean sweep of all twenty-five local government areas is a clear validation of the governor’s widespread popularity, inclusive leadership style, and the tangible developmental projects his administration has executed across every nook and cranny of Delta State. He emphasized that winning every single local government area demonstrates that Deltans, from the coastlines to the uplands, speak with one resolute voice when it comes to the leadership and future of the state.
The Council Chairman expressed profound joy that the entire political structure of the party, from the grassroots level to the highest administrative organs, united behind the governor to deliver a clean, indisputable mandate. Chief Ofoni stated that this historic level of statewide consensus has effectively consolidated Governor Oborevwori's standing as a unifying leader who transcends regional, ethnic, and political boundaries.
Chief Ofoni also highly commended the remarkably peaceful conduct of the primary election across the length and breadth of the state. He praised the national electoral committee, local organizing teams, independent observers, and security agencies for their synergy and commitment to transparency, which ensured that the process was completely hitch-free and orderly from start to finish.
The Uvwie Chairman expressed deep gratitude to the citizens and party delegates for turning out in their thousands, noting that the massive turnout recorded at the various voting centers was a beautiful testament to the growing democratic consciousness and political engagement of the Delta electorate. He remarked that the enthusiasm displayed by the voters underscores their determination to actively participate in shaping the developmental trajectory of their communities.
Concluding his message, Chief Ofoni noted that the peaceful atmosphere that characterized the entire voting process is a direct reflection of the prevailing peaceful coexistence and social harmony currently enjoyed throughout Delta State. He credited Governor Oborevwori’s administration for fostering an environment of security, mutual respect, and brotherhood among the diverse ethnic groups in the state.
With the party ticket now safely and triumphantly secured, Chief Ofoni reaffirmed the unalloyed loyalty and support of the good people of Uvwie Local Government Area. He assured the governor that Uvwie will remain at the forefront of mobilizing grassroots support to ensure a seamless, massive victory in the general elections, allowing the administration to continue its excellent work of infrastructural transformation, youth empowerment, and sustainable economic growth for all Deltans.
