By Akpos Oghenetega,
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rejected a call by Hon. Francis Waive, a member of the House of Representatives, urging the party to adopt Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as its candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election.
Recall that Hon Waive recent statement credited to him called on the Party to adopt Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as a sole candidate for the 2027 gubernatorial election.
However, the Party in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq., distanced itself from Waive’s remarks, stressing that his position was strictly personal and did not reflect the stance of Delta APC. “We wish to state unequivocally that Hon. Waive’s position is purely his personal opinion and does not reflect the stance of Delta APC, its leadership, or the generality of its members,” the statement read.
The party criticized Governor Oborevwori’s administration, describing it as a “monumental disappointment” and accusing it of financial recklessness and a lack of developmental progress. “Despite receiving over ₦2 trillion in federal allocations, the Oborevwori administration has failed to deliver any meaningful infrastructural, economic, or social advancements for the people of Delta State,” the statement alleged.
Reaffirming its commitment to unseating the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the APC emphasized that it has “an array of eminently qualified and capable individuals who will offer Deltans a viable and credible alternative in 2027.” It assured members and the public that the party’s candidate for the next election would emerge through a transparent and competitive process, reflecting the people’s aspirations for real change.
The Delta APC urged its members and the general public to disregard Waive’s statement, maintaining its determination to “rescue Delta State from the shackles of misrule and the failures of the PDP-led administration.”
The statement reads in part: “It is on record that Governor Oborevwori’s tenure so far has been a monumental disappointment, characterized by financial recklessness and a glaring lack of developmental progress. Despite receiving over ₦2 trillion in federal allocations, the Oborevwori administration has failed to deliver any meaningful infrastructural, economic, or social advancements for the people of Delta State. The state remains burdened by dilapidated roads, a worsening economic climate, and a deepening crisis in governance.
“The APC in Delta State boasts an array of eminently qualified and capable individuals who will offer Deltans a viable and credible alternative in 2027. We are confident that the people of Delta, having witnessed the continued monumental failures of the PDP, will overwhelmingly support the APC’s candidate to usher in real progress, accountability, and development.
“We urge our members and the general public to disregard Hon. Waive’s statement as it does not align with the Party’s collective resolve to unseat the PDP and deliver purposeful governance to the good people of Delta State. Delta APC remains committed to freeing the State from the bondage of bad governance and will field a formidable candidate through a transparent and competitive process that truly represents the aspirations of the people of the State who are earnestly yearning for real change.”
