The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State has unanimously rallied behind the Renewed Hope Agenda, passing a vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for their leadership, people-oriented policies and commitment to sustainable development.
The show of solidarity, described by observers as a major demonstration of political unity in Ughelli South, took place during the APC stakeholders’ meeting held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the residence of Hon. Dr. Chris Oghenechovwen in Edjophe, Ughelli South Local Government Area.
It was a gathering of political heavyweights and party faithful from across the local government, with elders, leaders and stakeholders unanimously agreeing that henceforth, all official APC meetings in Ughelli South should be held either at the party secretariat or the Unity Hall within the Ughelli South Local Government Secretariat.
The motion for the vote of confidence on President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori was moved by Professor Godini Gabriel Darah and seconded by former Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Barr. Tony Omonemu. The motion was unanimously adopted amid cheers and applause from party members.
The meeting attracted an array of party stalwarts, including Hon. Dr. Chris Oghenechovwen, Dr. A. P. Fovie, Chief Maka Oviri, Chief Mathew Ofioguma, Chief Johnson Boro, Hon. Susan Omeru, Mrs. Victoria Umukoro, Chief Uto Elvis, Hon. Racheal Ugherakpoteni, Chief Sleek Oshare, Chief Gordons Okomitie, Hon. Homes Oteri, Hon. Michael Oshetigho, Hon. Barr. Tony Duku, Chief Samson Oboh, among others.
Also present were members of the Forum of APC Ward Women Leaders, including Hon. Susan Omeru (Ewu Ward 1), Victoria Umukoro (Ewu Ward 1D), Eboral Uba (Ewu Ward 2), Ese Okuma (Olomu Ward 2), Vivian Edegware (Olomu Ward), Mureen Oviri (Jeremi Ward 1), Christy Onoriode (Ekakpamre Ward), Bridget (Eremi Ward 2), Glory Ovigbaku (Jeremi Ward 1), Vincent Alakpa (Jeremi Ward 3), and Madahem Umukoro, alongside all APC ward chairmen in the local government.
Speaking at the meeting, Hon. Dr. Chris Oghenechovwen lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as “bold reforms and transformative leadership,” noting that the President’s policies have strengthened party cohesion nationwide and freed up resources for critical national infrastructure development.
He also commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his “visionary, pragmatic and result-oriented leadership,” citing the pace of infrastructure development and governance reforms currently ongoing across Delta State.
The meeting climaxed with jubilation by party faithful, who declared that Hon. Dr. Chris Oghenechovwen remains a leader “worth queuing behind,” as the Ughelli South APC pledged total loyalty, unity and readiness to deliver electoral victories for the party in future contests.
