Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has said that zoning of political offices, particularly the Office of the Governor, had long played a crucial role in shaping political power dynamics in the state.
Onyeme said as the 2027 elections approach, zoning remained a vital factor in Delta’s political stability and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s continued dominance in the state.
He disclosed this at the inauguration of Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency Forum held at Oharisi Primary School, Ughelli, on Saturday.
The Deputy Governor, emphasized that the zoning system reinforces PDP’s stronghold by ensuring a balanced and equitable distribution of political offices among the state’s diverse ethnic groups.
He said: “Delta is a very peaceful state and since 1999 we were the first to embrace governorship rotation and it has been working very well for us.
“All previous Governors did eight years and this time around, it will not be different because Governor Oborevwori dey work and Deltans dey see am.
“Governor Oborevwori is working with Julius Berger and other reputable construction companies to develop the state and I can assure you that more projects will be executed across the state.”
The Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, in his remarks at the event, said, “what we have done today is to show that the Federal Constituency stands united to return Governor Oborevwori to Government House in 2027.
“We are all united and I can assure you that PDP will win the entire eight local government areas in Delta Central,” adding that Governor Oborevwori would “win again with the massive support of Deltans.”
In his remarks, the State Chairman of the PDP, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, said the party was prepared to take back the Federal Constituency in 2027 and commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the massive construction works across the state.
In their goodwill messages, the Chief of Staff, Government House, Prince Johnson Erijo, and the Chairman, Board of Internal Revenue, Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata, congratulated the people of Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency on coming together to ensure victory for the PDP in 2027.
They said Governor Oborevwori had done well in the development of the state, adding that the people of Delta South and all other parts of the state remained irrevocably committed to his re-election in 2027.
In his welcome remarks, Chairman of the Organising Committee and Chairman Ughelli North Local Government, Chief Jaro Egbo, said the formation of the forum marked a significant milestone to enhance participatory democracy, good governance and sustainable development within the Federal Constituency.
While urging members of the party to embrace the spirit of unity, collaboration and service to the people, he pleaded, “let us work together, irrespective of party affiliations, to build a constituency that stands as a model of progressive governance and inclusive leadership in Delta State and beyond.”
Those inaugurated include; Olorogun John Oguma, Chairman; Chief Eddie Onosorhue, Deputy Chairman; Rt. Hon. Festus Agas, Secretary;
Hon. George Oyefia, Treasurer; Hon. Henry Sakpra, Financial Secretary; Chief Vivian Ogheneovo, Woman Leader; Comrade Ejiro Hope, Youth Leader and Olorogun Festus Ahon, Publicity Secretary, while
Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Chief Fred Majemite, Chief Moses Odibo and others were inaugurated as Advisers, Coordinators, and Ex-offios.
Responding on behalf of the Forum, Olorogun Oguma, said the forum would work hard to ensure the re-election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, come 2027.
He said the Governor and his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, had worked quite hard, insisting that there was no vacancy in Government House, Asaba till 2031.
The high point of the ceremony was the passing of a vote of absolute confidence in Governor Oborevwori as moved by Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads) Comrade Reuben Izeze, seconded by Chairman Ughelli North Local Government, Olorogun Jaro Egbo and unanimously adopted by the people.
