By: Ike Philip Abiagom
Immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has tasked the All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders and faithful in Delta State to show commitment to the party by working to eschew rancour and unify the party ahead of 2027 general elections.
Omo-Agege who is the Obarisi of Urhoboland stated this at Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area, during an enlarged meeting of leaders and stakeholders of APC drawn from all the wards. Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Deputy President of the 9th Senate and former Delta State APC governorship candidate, has assured that the perceived crisis among Delta State APC leaders will soon be resolved.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting with APC elders, leaders, and members in Ibusa, Omo-Agege commended party members for their resilience in the 2023 elections.
He attributed the APC’s loss in the 2023 governorship election to the PDP’s alleged compromise of the electoral process, rather than a lack of support. Omo-Agege urged party leaders in Oshimili to unite, emphasizing the significance of the opposition’s win of two senatorial seats in Delta, adding ‘that we could have secured all three if not for Senator Peter Nwaoboshi’s ordeal.’
‘We need everybody to come together and work as a team because the end of one election marks the beginning of another. I appeal to you all-let us put aside our differences and focus on what unites us. No one enters an election divided and expects to win’ he said.
He stressed that APC must remain focused on its mission, emphasizing the need for unity, discipline, and strategic planning to overcome the PDP’s influence. Omo-Agege reaffirmed his support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stating we must also win Delta State for APC in the presidential election in 2027 to sustain the country’s economic transformation of President Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda.
‘The agenda has already yielded significant gains, including higher revenue for states and local governments, better economic growth rates, declining imports, higher exports, and higher income for farmers. To sustain this momentum and ensure the long term growth and development of our country, it’s crucial we reelect President Tinubu in 2027′ he said.
According to the APC Oshimili North Chairman, Hon. Austin Nnabuife aka Political Ojeogbue which presented a speech on behalf of the local government to welcome past Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, said that APC must not dwell on past election mistakes,’ Nnabuife said. ‘We must work harder to ensure victory in 2027. Overcoming the PDP’s influence requires unity, discipline, and strategic planning. We cannot simply rest on the outcome of the last election. We must continue to strive to change it, to ensure that APC prevails in Delta in 2027. To overcome the challenges posed by the PDP, we need unity and collective action. I encourage you all to rise above sentiments and distractions, focusing instead on our shared goal of defeating the PDP.
‘I assure you that efforts will be made to bring everybody on board to ensure a united front against the PDP in the next election. We are committed to APC 100 percent and willing and ready to work with all the leaders and members of the party and supporters of our party.’
After the party Chairman’s speech, the floor was opened for contributions and reactions from party leaders present at the Ibusa APC meeting ,Hon. Pat Mozea, High Chief Nelson Agbamuche,Odoziani of Akwukwu Igbo, Ogbuenyi Felix Ndukwe, Chief Kizito Ijeh, Onowu (Dr)Chris Ugo, Barr Emeka Okolie aka Isimili Atata, Hon. Henry Mordi, and Hon.Leo Nkeaka all spoke in the same direction of urging the party to be more focused and united for 2027 general election.
Omo-Agege thanked the people of Oshimili North for their supported in the last election, urged them not to give up but to continue to support the party in future elections at all levels.
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