Leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Warri Urhobo on Friday met in Warri, Delta State, and declared their support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, citing what they described as positive performance at the federal and state levels.
The meeting, held at the Warri residence of the Chairman of the Warri Urhobo APC Leadership Council, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba, was expanded and well attended, drawing party leaders and members from Urhobo wards in Warri South Local Government Area. Six of the 12 wards in the council area were represented.
After extensive deliberations, the gathering passed a vote of confidence on President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, commending their leadership and governance efforts.
The party leaders also called on governments at all levels to ensure fairness in the distribution of infrastructure and other dividends of democracy across Delta South Senatorial District.
They stressed that the district comprises four indigenous ethnic nationalities, Ijaw, Isoko, Itsekiri and Urhobo, and urged authorities to ensure equitable development among all constituent groups.
The meeting further resolved to strengthen unity among Warri Urhobo APC members and to collectively defend Urhobo interests within the Warri area at all times.
On the Supreme Court-ordered ward delineation exercise in the Warri Federal Constituency, the meeting urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conclude the exercise without further delay, in full compliance with the apex court’s directive.
The leaders commended Senators Joel-Onowakpo Thomas and Ede Dafinone for their stance at the National Assembly, where they called on INEC to complete the ward delineation exercise as ordered by the Supreme Court.
They also agreed that any individuals or groups dissatisfied after the exercise concludes should seek redress through the courts.
Addressing voter mobilisation, the meeting recalled the inauguration of a 14-member committee in August 2025 to drive the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise across Urhobo wards in Warri.
Members praised the committee’s progress so far and urged it to intensify efforts ahead of the second phase of the CVR scheduled to begin in January 2026, to ensure that all eligible voters are registered ahead of future elections.
Attendance at the meeting reflected a broad cross-section of leaders and stakeholders of the Warri Urhobo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), underscoring the significance of the gathering.
Those present included the Chairman of the Warri Urhobo Leadership Council, Olorogun Bernard Okumagba; Vice Chairman of the council, Chief (Hon.) Benson Obire; Secretary, Chief Vincent Okudolor; Publicity Secretary, Rev. Dave Otofia; and Organising Secretary, Chief Mark Ikpuri.
Also in attendance were the Treasurer of the Warri Urhobo APC Leadership Council, Chief Peter Agiri; Woman Leader, Chief (Mrs) Ann Gagiyovwe; and Ex-Officio member, Chief Ugo Emifoniye.
Ward and community coordinators present at the meeting included Chief Victor Okumagba (Okere-Urhobo) and Chief Westham Adehor (Agbarha).
The gathering also drew former political office holders such as former Vice Chairmen of Warri South Local Government Area, Chief Charlie Esharegaran and Chief (Mrs) Ann Iniovosa.
Other notable leaders and members at the meeting were Hon. Gabriel Okandeji, Hon. Obruche Obodo, Chief Femi Okumagba, Chief (Barr.) Emmanuel Omovie, Dr. (Hon.) Marvis Onojeghwo, Hon. Emmanuel Okandeji, Mr. Ese Azakaza, Chief Bernard Kpesu, Hon. Dafe Ikpuri, Chief Onotor Godday, Hon. Ejiroghene Ibuakevwe, Chief Ese Eshalomi, Mr. Ejiro Okumagba, Mr. Davies Akhigbe, Chief Onovughe Igherebo and Prince Mike Okumagba.
Also present were Hon. Marcus Akuruli, Hon. Chief Eghere Udumetotor, Hon. Brume Eyekpimi, Hon. Terrence Eriye, Hon. Karo Oborume, Hon. Monday Iriferi, Hon. Lucky Ibiri, Pastor Benson Oyibarho, Chief (Mrs) Victoria Igbuwe, Commander Ighoyovwin Odjegba, Oghenetega Ugborikoko and Commander Tobore Adjogbe.
The list further included Elder Kennedy Okere, Ms. Edirin Okere, Elvis Idjerheki, Benjamin Eboh, Kingsley Omojohwo, Chief Stephen Dollor, Chief Paul Jessah, Mr. Gabriel Omorere, Mr. Eric Atanoma, Mr. Alex Edah, Barr. Raymond Okorefe, James Osioh, Charles Ejoh, Mr. Dafe Ukuwrere, Mr. Steve Obioru, Pastor Duke Barho, Chief (Mrs) Lynda Ikpuri and Chief Onoriode Obada.
Others in attendance were Mr. Godspower Ogoru, Chief Emmanuel Eminokaju, Mr. Godwin Eburu, Mr. Andrew Ahare, Mr. Exodus Akuruli, Mr. Joseph Agboire, Mr. Matthew Oladeji, Mr. Godstime Ebivbere, Mr. Onose Godswill, Mr. Vincent Anume, Tega Eminokanju and Mr. Ejovwo Joelson Eboh.
In all, the meeting was attended by over 200 other members of the Warri Urhobo APC, highlighting the wide support and active participation within the party structure in the area.
