Ogheneruona Tejiri, Evwreni
Leaders, stakeholders as well as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State have been called upon to mobilize massively to ensure overwhelming votes for President Bola Tinubu in the party’s Presidential Primary Election scheduled to hold nationwide on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
This call was made by Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State during a visit to Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, founding leader of the APC in Delta State, at his Evwreni country home in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State
Addressing party leaders and supporters during the visit, Rt. Hon. Oborevwori expressed confidence in the strength of the APC structure in Delta State to deliver at least 390,000 affirmation votes for President Tinubu.
The Delta State Governor maintained that the party possessed the numerical strength and grassroots mobilisation capacity needed to secure overwhelming votes and support for President Tinubu.
Rt. Hon. Oborevwori said that Delta APC currently boasts of over 470,000 registered party members and should be able to produce substantial participation during the exercise.
According to Rt. Hon. Oborevwori, “we know our strength as a party in Delta State. We have over 470,000 members and we expect massive turnout. We are determined to deliver strong numbers because this exercise is important for the unity and future of our party”.
The governor recalled the support he received during his affirmation as the APC governorship candidate, where party members across the state overwhelmingly voted him, adding that President Tinubu deserved even greater support and more votes.
The Governor added, “you affirmed me as sole governorship candidate with over 345, 000 votes. This one is for Mr. President and he deserves more because he is the leader of the party”.
Rt. Hon. Oborevwori used the opportunity to emphasise the importance of discipline, respect for party hierarchy and loyalty to leadership, he warned that political organisations that fail to uphold internal order and authority often struggle to remain united and effective.
He stressed that sustainable political success could only be built on collective responsibility, mutual respect and adherence to established leadership structures.
The governor maintained that party members must recognise and respect constituted authority at all levels, insisting that leadership remained critical to building a strong and victorious political platform.
He noted that party supremacy and internal discipline remain fundamental principles that should guide members, particularly during critical political processes such as primary elections.
The Governor further added, “a political party without discipline, without respect for leadership and without regard for authority cannot move forward. Leadership must be respected because that is what provides direction and stability for any organisation”.
He urged stakeholders to remain united and avoid actions capable of undermining party cohesion, noting that APC’s strength in Delta depended largely on members working together for a common purpose.
Responding, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, APC founding leader in Delta State commended Governor Oborevwori for what he described as purposeful leadership and efforts at strengthening the party since joining the APC.
Olorogun Emerhor who is Chairman APC Ughelli North Leaders Council, particularly praised the governor for demonstrating humility and respect toward elders and party leaders, he described those qualities as essential attributes of enduring political leadership.
According to Olorogun Emerhor, “Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is one governor who respects elders so much. We have fought for this party for years and we thank God for his coming to provide leadership and direction”.
He stressed that effective political leadership required consultation, inclusiveness and respect for party structures, insisting that no aspirant or contestant should participate in party processes without proper engagement with party leaders and stakeholders.
Olorogun Emerhor added, a leader provides direction. Political activities cannot succeed without consultation and respect for established structures. Leadership matters because it brings organisation and Stability”.
Olorogun Emerhor assured the governor of the commitment of APC leaders and faithful in Delta State to work assiduously toward delivering substantial votes for President Tinubu during the Presidential Primary Election.
He said: “We are standing fully behind you because you have been leading us well and we will work hard to deliver more votes for President Bola Tinubu”.
