The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward 4 Ibusa,in Oshimili North Local Government Area,led by Dr Austin Oni Obidi, Chairman of Delta-State Health Contributory Board pay a political homage to the LGA Party Chairman, Hon Austin Chukwudi Nnabuife JP (The Political Ojeogbue ) in his Ibusa Country home,on Thursday with a resolve to promote peace, cooperation, and strategic alignment with the party’s leadership at the Ward level.
The meeting which was first of its kind since the movement of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) into the APC fold was among others, aimed at properly integrating new members and realign the party for victory in future elections.
Hosted by the Oshimili North LGA Party Chairman, Hon Austin Chukwudi Nnabuife JP (The Political Ojeogbue ), the meeting also saw a confidence vote passed on President Bola Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborewori.
The motion for the vote of confidence was moved by Hon Charles Uchunor Executive Assistant to the Governor on political Matters move a motion of endorsement of second tenure for BAT as president, Sheriff as Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme as Deputy Governor, Hon Austin Chukwudi Nnabuife JP as LGA Chairman, Chief Christopher Uchunor as Ward Chairman and finally a vote of implicit confidence on Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi as the sole Leader of APC Oshimili-North LGA and these motions was supported by Comr. Barr Ifeanyi Nwaezeigwe SSA to the Governor and when the LGA Chairman put the motions to vote it was unanimously support from all leaders present.
APC Ward 4 chairman Mrs Caroline Onyi Nnabuife, described the meeting as a turning point of politics in the Ward and the in the local government.
“Today marks the end of violence in APC Ward 4 politics. When a group of people are united, nothing can stop them. We are now united, and nothing can stop us.” She emphasized the party’s guiding principle of equal opportunity for all. “In APC, your rights are determined by your input—not how long you’ve been here. Everyone has a place, and the party will support you to grow,” she said.
Mrs Nnabuife also noted the significance of the event’s peaceful atmosphere, calling it a divine signal of favor. “When God is with you, She compels all circumstances to cooperate with you. That’s what we are seeing today,” she said, to applause.
In his address, Hon. Nnabuife underscored the strategic purpose of the unity gathering, saying,He further credited Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for helping to stabilize the political space in the state. “The crisis-ridden APC is a thing of the past. We now speak with one voice, and we know our leader,” he added.
In their goodwill message APC leaders in Ward 4 such as Dr. Austin Obidi (Leader) -Chairman Health Contributory Board ,Sir Austin Onianwa-SSA(Leader),Chief Mike Asika Diayi-Leader,Mr Henry Onianwa-Formal APC Delta-North Senatorial Chairman (Leader),
Ms Isioma ojei-SSA,Pat Anyaobi-Formal ward Chairman ,Chief Etiwe Mordi-Formal ward Secretary ,Hon Charles Uchunor – Executive Assistant on Political Matters (Leader) all pledged their support to the party.
According to Dr. Austin Obidi the new members of the APC are coming wholeheartedly into the party, even as he commended the LGA Hon. Austin Nnabuife for building the party in the Ward.
A major highlight of the meeting was the presentation and adoption of communiqué, for the unity and functionality of the APC in Oshimili North and across Delta State.
Some key resolutions adopted at the meeting include: a collective resolve to walk in unity under the state leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori; affirmation of Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi as the sole Leader of APC Oshimili-North LGA and a declaration that there are no “old” or “new” APC members, all members are equal and entitled to the same privileges and opportunities amongst others.