APC Elects Solomon Arenyeka as Delta Chairman, Sheriff Oborevwori Charges EXCO on 2027 Victory

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has elected Chief Solomon Arenyeka as its new State Chairman, with Sheriff Oborevwori charging the newly constituted State Working Committee (SWC) to begin immediate preparations for total victory in the 2027 general elections.

Chief Arenyeka emerged by consensus at the Delta APC State Congress held Tuesday at the Cenotaph in Asaba. Elder Moses Iduh was elected Deputy Chairman, while Chief Efe Uko emerged as State Secretary.

Other officials elected through consensus include Chief Paulinus Akpeki as Delta Central Chairman, Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba as Delta South Chairman, Engr. Daniel Ossai as Delta North Chairman, Elder Emmanuel Egbabor as State Organising Secretary, Barr. Valentine Onojeghuo as State Publicity Secretary, Mrs. Ifeyinwa Sobotie as State Woman Leader and Christopher Agali as State Youth Leader.

Chairman of the State Congress Electoral Committee, Engr. Vita Abba, declared the new executive elected after affirmation by delegates, noting that the process was conducted in line with the party’s constitution and guidelines.

Earlier, former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, moved a motion for the dissolution of the outgoing State Working Committee to pave the way for new leadership. The motion, seconded by Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, was unanimously adopted.

Oborevwori: APC Must Deliver in 2027
Addressing party faithful, Governor Oborevwori expressed appreciation to the outgoing executive led by Elder Omeni Sobotie for steering the party through what he described as a defining transition period following the political realignment of April 2025.

“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,” the governor stated.

He commended members for the peaceful conduct of congresses across the 270 wards, 25 local government areas and the state level, describing it as a testament to the APC’s internal democracy.

“There was no imposition. What we witnessed is broad consultation, agreement and inclusiveness. This structure belongs to all of us,” he said.

Oborevwori tasked the new executive with prioritising regular meetings, strengthening grassroots engagement and intensifying voter mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 polls.

“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,” he declared, expressing confidence that the Delta APC would deliver massive votes for President Tinubu and all party candidates.

He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability and performance under the MORE Agenda, highlighting progress in infrastructure, healthcare, education, youth empowerment, agriculture, security and human capital development.

Unity, Humility and Responsibility
In his remarks, immediate past State Chairman, Elder Omeni Sobotie, described the congress as a product of collective sacrifice and unity.

“In politics, what we have is not ‘I’ but ‘we.’ The interest of the people is more important than personal interests,” he said, urging the new leadership to lead with humility. “Ability may take a man to the top, but humility keeps him there.”

In his acceptance speech, Chief Solomon Arenyeka thanked party leaders and members for the confidence reposed in him and the new 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 assured.

Arenyeka promised to uphold values of hard work, integrity, transparency and teamwork, while sustaining the tradition of consensus-building and accountability.
“We have heard the marching orders from our leader. By God’s grace, we shall deliver all APC candidates in the 2027 elections,” he pledged.

The congress drew party leaders and stakeholders from across the state, with a charged atmosphere of celebration and unity as the Delta APC formally inaugurated its new leadership ahead of the next electoral cycle.