Governor Oborevwori 2027 APC candidate confirmed by Delta Central APC over strong performance, earning unanimous support for next governorship election

The Delta Central Senatorial District of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has endorsed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Delta State.

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The decision was made during a strategic meeting held in Sapele on 16 July 2025, presided over by State Vice Chairman and Delta Central Chairman, Chief Paulinus Akpeki. Senior party leaders and local government chairmen were in attendance.

Speaking after the meeting, Chief Akpeki said, “After a comprehensive review of the activities and performance of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the APC Delta Central Senatorial District Executive Committee hereby reaffirms its total support and commitment to him as the sole candidate of our party for the 2027 governorship election.”

Akpeki praised the governor’s achievements under the M.O.R.E. Agenda, describing his work in infrastructure, healthcare, security, and human capital as unprecedented.

“We believe that continuity will consolidate the gains already recorded,” he added.

The committee urged all party members to support the governor and discouraged any plans to challenge him in the upcoming election. They warned that internal distractions could undermine the party’s unity and ongoing development efforts.

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A unanimous vote of confidence was passed as the meeting ended, with party members pledging to work with the governor to secure continued progress for Delta State.