The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Chief Solomon Arenyeka as its new State Chairman, with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori charging the newly inaugurated State Working Committee (SWC) to commence immediate mobilisation for a sweeping victory in the 2027 general elections.
Chief Arenyeka emerged by consensus at the Delta APC State Congress held on Tuesday at the Cenotaph in Asaba. Elder Moses Iduh was elected Deputy Chairman, while Chief Efe Uko emerged as State Secretary. Others elected through consensus include Chief Paulinus Akpeki (Delta Central Chairman), Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba (Delta South Chairman), Engr. Daniel Ossai (Delta North Chairman), Elder Emmanuel Egbabor (State Organising Secretary), Barr. Valentine Onojeghuo (State Publicity Secretary), Mrs Ifeyinwa Sobotie (State Woman Leader) and Christopher Agali (State Youth Leader), among others.
Chairman of the State Congress Electoral Committee, Engr. Vita Abba declared the new executives elected following their affirmation by delegates, stating that the process complied strictly with the party’s constitution and guidelines. Earlier, a motion for the dissolution of the outgoing State Working Committee led by Elder Omeni Sobotie was moved by Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, seconded by the founding leader of Delta APC, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, received unanimous approval from delegates.
Addressing party faithful, Governor Oborevwori thanked the outgoing executive for piloting the party through what he described as a defining transition following the April 2025 political realignment. “I stand before you today filled with a deep sense of responsibility and brimming with optimism about the bright prospects of our great party. What began as a principled decision to align Delta State with the renewed vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has evolved into a powerful and unstoppable political movement,” he said.
He commended members for the peaceful conduct of congresses across the 270 wards, 25 local government areas and the state level, stressing that the exercise reflected internal democracy and broad-based consultation. “There was no imposition. What we witnessed is broad consultation, agreement and inclusiveness. This structure belongs to all of us,” he stated.
Setting the tone for the next electoral cycle, the Governor charged the new leadership to prioritise regular meetings, deepen grassroots engagement and intensify voter mobilisation. “Our mission is unequivocal. We must secure victory at every level - the Presidency, the Senate, the House of Representatives, the Governorship and the State House of Assembly,” Oborevwori declared, expressing confidence that Delta APC would deliver overwhelming votes for President Tinubu and all party candidates.
In his acceptance speech, Arenyeka pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him and members of the SWC. “I am fully aware of the weight of this responsibility and do not take it lightly. We consider ourselves privileged to serve, and we pledge to justify the confidence imposed in us,” he said, assuring that the new executive would uphold hard work, integrity, transparency and teamwork. “We have heard the marching orders from our leader. By God’s grace, we shall deliver all APC candidates in the 2027 elections,” he added.
The congress, attended by party leaders and stakeholders from across the state, ended on a note of celebration and renewed unity as the Delta APC formally inaugurated a new leadership ahead of the 2027 polls.
