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Delta 2023: New APC Leaders’ll Lead Party To Victory – Chieftain

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4 years ago

October 24, 2021

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A chieftain of All Progressives Congress ,APC, in Delta State, Dr. Iyke Odikpo, has said with the emergence of the new party leadership in the state, the party is poised to take over governance in Delta in 2023.

Odikpo, Council Member of Federal University of Technology, Akure, and party leader from Aniocha North Local Government Area, expressed confidence in the new state executives.

He said this in a statement by Mr. Clement Nwaeme on behalf of his Media Office.

The statement reads: “On behalf of my supporters, the Delta Renaissance members and stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta State, I sincerely congratulate Elder Omeni Sobotie on his emergence as Chairman of the Party in the state.

“Elder Omeni Sobotie is experienced and strategic politician with over 30 years of active politics and at different times served the state as Political Adviser and Commissioner. His contribution to the growth of opposition politics is indeed a renaissance in the state and very notable, hence his new dispensation as APC Chairman will no doubt be eventful in view of his in-depth knowledge of Delta State political dynamics.

“Let me also congratulate those who emerged as members of the State Working Committee (SWC), including Chief Paulinus Akpeki (Delta Central Senatorial Chairman), Hon Adizue Eluaka, (Delta North Senatorial Chairman) and Mr. Austin Oribioye (Delta South Senatorial Chairman).

“The contributions of leaders across the three senatorial districts towards the successful transition of leadership is profoundly applauded.

“To Chief Engr. Hyacinth Enuha (Onowu of the Universe), you have continued to be a stabilizing factor and conscience of the party with your inestimable wisdom as ingredient of cohesion mostly needed in the party. Keep up the spirit as we work for a wholesome party.

“Exceptional commendation goes to His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege, Deputy Senate President for his display of unique leadership and stabilizing role in Delta APC and Nigeria. His organizational skills, effective leadership with extra ordinary humility and listening capacity before making informed decision has been very impactful, this largely helped achieve the harmony that heralded the peaceful state congress.

“I want to specially thank Olorogun Otega Emerhor, foremost leader of the party for unalloyed magnanimity and unprecedented desire for peace in APC, Delta State. Leadership is a burden but only those with high sense of proclivity can relentlessly understand that there’s time for everything. A time for war and a time for peace.

“Also worthy of mention is Distinguished Senator Peter Onyelukachuchwu Nwaoboshi, your advent into APC is an unprecedented boost to the quest towards APC take over in 2023. Undoubtedly, as a ranking Senator with far reaching insight of PDP modus operandi and major player in recent past cannot be discountenanced but a great asset to APC in Delta State. The days ahead will be very interesting as we match forward to our collective push to Osedebe House.

“Hon. Temi Harriman is a recurrent personality with deep desire for APC take over in Delta State and has continuously pursued noble ideals towards this realization quietly and consistently in Delta South. Your committed efforts is highly commendable.

“The outgoing SWC ably led by Prophet Jones Ode Erue is highly commended for huge contribution towards the Party’s stability against all odds.

“Ushering this new era of progressive renaissance in Delta State, I urge stakeholders across board to work relentlessly towards sincere and genuine reconciliation, setting aside personal interest and upholding the larger essence of greater Delta State bearing the popular advocacy for a better Delta State.”

(VANGUARD)

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Adebayo Adedamola Wins Osun PDP Governorship Primary

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23 hours ago

December 2, 2025

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Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola, popularly known as FRYO, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State.

The primary election took place in Osogbo on Tuesday amid heavy security presence.

Announcing the result, chairman of the primary election committee, Humphrey Abba, stated that Adebayo secured 919 votes out of 957 accredited ballots, giving him a clear victory in the contest.

Explaining that there were 20 void votes following the withdrawal of one of the candidates, believed to be Governor Ademola Adeleke, Abba added, “The candidate that got the remaining votes is Adebayo Adedamola with 919 votes and he stands elected and returned.”

DAILY POST reports that despite announcing his resignation from the party, Adeleke’s name appeared on the ballot paper for the PDP governorship primary.

Party officials said the exercise was conducted in accordance with established guidelines, with accredited delegates participating in the voting process.

Adeleke announced his resignation in a letter dated November 4, 2025, and addressed to the PDP leadership at his ward.

On Monday, Osun PDP chairman, Sunday Bisi, had announced that the governorship primary slated for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, has been postponed due to leadership crisis at the national level.

But a faction of the party went ahead with the exercise in Osogbo on Tuesday.

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Gov Adeleke Resigns From PDP

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1 day ago

December 2, 2025

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial primaries of the party.

Adeleke’s resignation letter, dated November 4, 2025, sighted by Tribune Online was addressed to the PDP ward chairman for Ward 2, Sagba Abogunde, Ede, Osun State.

According to the letter, the governor’s resignation was based on “the current crisis of the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).”

According to the letter, titled: “Resignation of my membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’ read, “Due to the current crisis of the national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), I hereby resign my Membership of the People’s Democratic Party with immediate effect.

“I thank the People’s Democratic Party for the opportunities given to me for my elections as a Senator (Represented Osun West) and as Governor of Osun State under the People’s Democratic Party.”

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Tinubu Sends Ex-INEC Chair, Former Oyo First Lady, 30 Additional Ambassadorial Nominees To Senate

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4 days ago

November 29, 2025

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President Bola Tinubu has forwarded 32 additional ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation, just days after submitting an initial batch of three names.

In two separate letters to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the President urged the upper chamber to consider and swiftly confirm 15 career diplomats and 17 non-career nominees.

The list includes four women among the career nominees and six women among the non-career nominees.

Prominent names on the non-career list include Barrister Ogbonnaya Kalu from Abia State; former presidential aide, Reno Omokri (Delta); former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmud Yakubu; former Ekiti First Lady, Erelu Angela Adebayo; and former Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.

Others are former Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Tasiu Musa Maigari; former Plateau State Commissioner, Yakubu N. Gambo; and former Deputy Executive Secretary of UBEC, Yakubu K. Musa.

Also nominated are former Plateau senator, Prof. Nora Ladi Daduut; former Lagos Deputy Governor, Otunba Femi Pedro; former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode; and Barrister Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu from Anambra State.

Additional nominees include former Oyo First Lady, Fatima Florence Ajimobi; former Lagos Commissioner, Lola Akande; former Adamawa senator, Grace Bent; former Abia governor, Victor Okezie Ikpeazu; Senator Jimoh Ibrahim of Ondo State; and former envoy to the Holy See, Ambassador Paul Oga Adikwu (Benue).

The career ambassadorial nominees are Enebechi Monica Okwuchukwu (Abia), Yakubu Nyaku Danladi (Taraba), Miamuna Ibrahim Besto (Adamawa), Musa Musa Abubakar (Kebbi), Syndoph Paebi Endoni (Bayelsa), Chima Geoffrey Lioma David (Ebonyi), and Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim (Ogun).

Others include Abimbola Samuel Reuben (Ondo), Yvonne Ehinosen Odumah (Edo), Hamza Mohammed Salau (Niger), Ambassador Shehu Barde (Katsina), Ambassador Ahmed Mohammed Monguno (Borno), Ambassador Muhammad Saidu Dahiru (Kaduna), Ambassador Olatunji Ahmed Sulu Gambari (Kwara), and Ambassador Wahab Adekola Akande (Osun).

The new nominees are expected to be deployed to countries with which Nigeria maintains strong and strategic diplomatic relations, including China, India, South Korea, Canada, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, South Africa, and Kenya, as well as to Permanent Missions such as the United Nations, UNESCO, and the African Union.

Their specific postings will be determined after Senate confirmation.

Recall that President Tinubu, last week, forwarded three ambassadorial nominees, Ambassador Ayodele Oke (Oyo), Ambassador Amin Mohammed Dalhatu (Jigawa), and retired Colonel Lateef Kayode Are (Ogun), who are being considered for postings to the UK, USA, or France.

President Tinubu said additional ambassadorial nominations will be announced in due course.