The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday condemned a call to back Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a second term in 2027, dismissing it as “reckless” and contrary to the party’s objectives.
The controversy was triggered by Francis Waive, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency, who, during a press briefing on Tuesday, praised Oborevwori’s development efforts since assuming office. Waive went further to suggest that the APC should adopt the governor as its candidate in the next election, arguing that Oborevwori is “the most fit candidate to secure victory for APC in 2027.”
However, Waive’s comments have ignited outrage within the state’s opposition party, which swiftly distanced itself from his position.
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In a strongly worded statement, the Delta APC, through its Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, rejected Waive’s remarks, describing them as “self-serving and completely out of touch with the political realities of Delta State.”
“We urge our members and the 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,” the statement read.
The party further clarified that Waive’s views were personal and did not reflect the official stance of the Delta APC or its leadership.
“The APC will lead the charge in freeing Delta State from the bondage of bad governance and the PDP’s decades-long failures,” the party stated. “We are confident that the people of Delta, having witnessed the continued monumental failures of the PDP, will overwhelmingly support the APC’s candidate for real progress and development.”