BY APC OSHIMILI SOUTH MEDIA
It was political manoeuvring at its best on Wednesday, November 11, at the Oshimili South Arcade, Asaba, as the eleven wards and numerous support groups in the area deployed every strategy possible to outclass one another in the mobilisation of residents for the state APC campaign rally hosted by the Oshimili South Campaign Committee of the party.
Besides the mammoth crowd of party members and supporters that thronged the beautifully decorated venue, every nook and cranny of it was adorned with posters and flexes of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and other candidates.
Supporters of the Senatorial, House of Representatives and House of Assembly candidates also moved round the venue with banners, chanting slogans and expressing readiness to deliver from the Presidential to the House of Assembly 5/5 in the January 16 and February 6 elections.
The Chairman, Oshimili South chapter of the APC, Ogbueshi Dada Okolo; popularly known as Igwe Omenife, expressed appreciation to party leaders, members and supporters for the large turnout, which he noted was a demonstration of unflinching support for the LGA.
Ogbueshi Okolo said the rally was meant to mobilise support for all APC candidates, and urged the people of Oshimili South to translate the bold statement made with the rally into votes come January 16 and February 6, 2027.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Council and Chairman of the LGA Campaign Committee, Hon Chief Obi Kelvin Ezenyili; PhD, called for sustained grassroots mobilisation and urged party faithful to work collectively towards securing victory for all APC candidates in the forthcoming elections.
He reaffirmed the party’s commitment to peaceful political engagement and appreciated the Governor and party leadership for bringing the campaign to Oshimili South.
Dr. Ezenyili, popularly called EKO, also commended members for their impressive turnout and highlighted the achievements of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration under the MORE Agenda, particularly in the areas of infrastructure, economic growth, youth empowerment and public service delivery.
In their goodwill messages, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor; Dr. Ngozi Olejeme and Rt. Hon. Peter Onwusanya, commended the Governor for various development projects executed in Oshimili South, particularly in road infrastructure, healthcare, education and electricity.
Chief Uzor specifically disclosed that the Oborevwori administration had awarded 208.42 kilometres of road, out of which 182.63 kilometres had been completed, while 25.79 kilometres were ongoing, adding that 168.62 kilometres of drain had been awarded, with 145.22 kilometres completed.
Other projects highlighted included the renovation and equipping of five Primary Healthcare Centres, installation of solar power systems, construction and renovation of 25 classroom blocks, provision of school furniture and development of facilities at Dennis Osadebay University and the State School of Nursing, Asaba.
The speakers also highlighted the installation of transformers, expansion of electricity distribution infrastructure, including the Asaba Independent Power Plant, construction of residential quarters, rehabilitation of government lodges and improvement of other public facilities.
They described the projects as evidence of the administration’s commitment to development and expressed optimism about further government interventions in the area.
The Delta State APC Treasurer, Ogbueshi Anselm Chukwufumnanya Onianwa; popularly known as Ayaka; pioneer State Secretary and Secretary of the Aniocha/Oshimili Campaign Council, Comrade Chidi Okonji; and Oshimili South LGA Youth Leader, Mr. Mokolo Amechi Emmanuel, described the massive turnout as a demonstration of the party’s growing acceptance.
They urged party members, women, youths, non-partisan residents and other eligible voters to support APC candidates, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, under the party’s campaign slogan, APC Five Over Five, on January 16, 2027.
Dignitaries at the rally included the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu; Delta State APC Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka; Honourable Peter Onwusanya; Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Olejeme; and the General Manager of the Delta Broadcasting Service, Asaba, Mrs. Kristine Jobome-Emetulu, the APC Ward Chairman Mr Patrick Okocha , traditional rulers in the area alongside members of the State Executive Council.
The highlight of the ceremony was the official presentation of the party’s flag to its candidates.
The rally was part of the party’s campaign tour of the 25 Local Government Areas of Delta State.
