By Francis Sadhere, Warri
Fresh political tension may be building within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State as the Delta Political Actualisation Network (DPAN) has expressed dissatisfaction over what it described as the failure of the party to honour an agreement reached with the group ahead of the political realignment that brought the group into the APC fold.
The group made its position known at a meeting of its executives, leaders and stakeholders, tagged “Political Family Meeting”, held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
National Leader of DPAN, High Comrade Rayner Ative Ishaka, who addressed more than 2,500 members and stakeholders at the gathering, said the group was unhappy with what he described as the manner in which some APC leaders had handled the agreement reached with DPAN.
Ishaka alleged that some political leaders had adopted a “tortoise-and-hare” approach to the group’s demands, warning that DPAN would not allow its political interests to be taken for granted.
According to him, DPAN entered politics with the objective of improving the welfare and political fortunes of its members across Delta State and would not subordinate itself to any individual politician.
“We are into politics to better the lives of lots of members across the state. We will make our position and decisions known when the political coast of the state is clear,” Ishaka said.
He stressed that whatever decision the group eventually takes would be based on what it considers to be in the best interest of its members and political families across the state.
“Our position and decisions will be in the best interests of our political families. We will reverse the order of political oppression in Delta State come 2027,” he declared.
Ishaka, however, clarified that the meeting was not convened to endorse any political party or candidate, insisting that DPAN was still consulting with its members before taking a definitive position ahead of the 2027 elections.
“We are not here to endorse any political party and candidates. We are here to meet with our political families because, as it is today, the grassroots doesn’t have a say in Delta State politics,” he said.
He added that DPAN would work towards what he described as a change in the political narrative of the state in the 2027 elections.
The DPAN leader urged members to use their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) wisely, saying the group had not yet made its final political decision.
He said politicians seeking the support of DPAN should approach the group, explain what they intend to offer and demonstrate how their programmes would benefit its members.
According to him, DPAN is not in politics to “enslave” its members to any politician, but to pursue their collective interests.
Ishaka further maintained that the group would announce its political position when, in its assessment, the political situation becomes clearer, stressing that no candidate or political party should assume that DPAN’s support had already been secured.
The meeting, he said, was part of the group’s ongoing consultations with its political families and stakeholders across Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections..
Fresh political tension may be building within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State as the Delta Political Actualisation Network (DPAN) has expressed dissatisfaction over what it described as the failure of the party to honour an agreement reached with the group ahead of the political realignment that brought the group into the APC fold.
The group made its position known at a meeting of its executives, leaders and stakeholders, tagged “Political Family Meeting”, held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
National Leader of DPAN, High Comrade Rayner Ative Ishaka, who addressed more than 2,500 members and stakeholders at the gathering, said the group was unhappy with what he described as the manner in which some APC leaders had handled the agreement reached with DPAN.
Ishaka alleged that some political leaders had adopted a “tortoise-and-hare” approach to the group’s demands, warning that DPAN would not allow its political interests to be taken for granted.
According to him, DPAN entered politics with the objective of improving the welfare and political fortunes of its members across Delta State and would not subordinate itself to any individual politician.
“We are into politics to better the lives of lots of members across the state. We will make our position and decisions known when the political coast of the state is clear,” Ishaka said.
He stressed that whatever decision the group eventually takes would be based on what it considers to be in the best interest of its members and political families across the state.
“Our position and decisions will be in the best interests of our political families. We will reverse the order of political oppression in Delta State come 2027,” he declared.
Ishaka, however, clarified that the meeting was not convened to endorse any political party or candidate, insisting that DPAN was still consulting with its members before taking a definitive position ahead of the 2027 elections.
“We are not here to endorse any political party and candidates. We are here to meet with our political families because, as it is today, the grassroots doesn’t have a say in Delta State politics,” he said.
He added that DPAN would work towards what he described as a change in the political narrative of the state in the 2027 elections.
The DPAN leader urged members to use their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) wisely, saying the group had not yet made its final political decision.
He said politicians seeking the support of DPAN should approach the group, explain what they intend to offer and demonstrate how their programmes would benefit its members.
According to him, DPAN is not in politics to “enslave” its members to any politician, but to pursue their collective interests.
Ishaka further maintained that the group would announce its political position when, in its assessment, the political situation becomes clearer, stressing that no candidate or political party should assume that DPAN’s support had already been secured.
The meeting, he said, was part of the group’s ongoing consultations with its political families and stakeholders across Delta State ahead of the 2027 general elections..
