By Peter Onyekachukwu 
By Peter Onyekachukwu
Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central Senatorial District on Sunday converged at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, for a high-level strategic meeting where they pledged unalloyed loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
The gathering brought together senior government officials, party executives, leaders, stakeholders, and grassroots mobilisers. It centred on reinforcing unity, discipline, and internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections, with discussions focused on strengthening the party’s organisational framework, enhancing collaboration across all levels, and preparing for what participants described as a defining political year.
Moving the motion of loyalty which was seconded by Chief Andrew Oru the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Olorogun Festus Keyamo, SAN, commended President Tinubu for what he described as remarkable progress in national security and economic stability.
Keyamo noted that Nigeria was beginning to record improved security across various regions, attributing the gains to the President’s renewed and strategic commitment to combating insecurity. He also hailed Governor Oborevwori for massive infrastructural development across Delta State, stating that the governor’s achievements were unmatched.
The minister urged party members to remain steadfast and united as the APC congresses approach. He warned aspirants that no one would secure the party’s ticket “from Abuja” without the endorsement of grassroots leaders, stressing that loyalty, internal alignment, and respect for party structures were essential for electoral success.
Reflecting on Delta’s political landscape, the State Chairman of the party, Elder Omeni Sobotie, highlighted the ongoing realignment from the PDP to the APC. Sobotie emphasised the importance of genuine grassroots engagement and the involvement of respected elders, urging members to stay united and resilient against political attacks while expressing optimism for a landslide victory in 2027.
Also speaking, the Delta Central APC Chairman, Chief Paulinus Akpeki, warned against indiscipline, factional loyalties, and divided structures, describing Delta Central as the “political engine room” of the party in the state.
Akpeki said indiscipline remained one of the party’s biggest challenges, especially within some local government and ward executives. He declared that the APC in Delta State had only one leader, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori stressing that any loyalty outside that structure was unacceptable.
He announced several reforms to strengthen the party, including mandatory monthly senatorial meetings to rotate across all eight LGAs, and the creation of a Delta Central APC Caucus Committee responsible for strategic planning, conflict resolution, mobilisation, and performance monitoring.
“Our mission is too important and the stakes too high for indiscipline or division. Delta Central APC must operate as one family, with one structure, one leadership, one direction, and one objective: victory is sure in 2027,” he said.
In their separate remarks, Senator Ede Dafinone; Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, Hon. Ejiro Waive; Executive Director of NEXIM Bank, Stella Okotete; Chief Solomon Igrakpata; and Chief Andrew Oru, all stressed the importance of unity within the APC.
Local Government APC chairmen present at the meeting unanimously pledged to deliver maximum votes for President Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori, and all APC candidates in the 2027 elections.
As the meeting ended, party leaders reaffirmed their resolve to reposition Delta Central APC as a disciplined, united, and formidable political force capable of securing sweeping victories in the 2027 general elections.