The presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was conducted peacefully across several local government areas in Delta State on Friday, with party members turning out in large numbers to participate in the exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Across wards visited in Ethiope West, Oshimili North and South, Ika North-East, Ndokwa West, and Warri South-West local government areas, party faithful participated in the direct primary process, with President Bola Tinubu receiving overwhelming support.
At Oghareki Ward 7 in Ethiope West Local Government Area, members queued behind the agent of President Tinubu in line with the party’s Option A4 voting system.
The member representing Ethiope West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, participated in the process as party members in Oghareki and Mosogar turned out in large numbers.
Stakeholders in the area described the exercise as peaceful and orderly, urging party members to remain united ahead of the general elections.
Other wards monitored in the council area, including Oghara Ward 2, Ogharefe Ward 6, Mosogar Ward 8 and Jesse Ward 10, reportedly recorded a similar peaceful atmosphere.
In Warri South-West Local Government Area, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, joined party faithful at Gbaramatu Ward 4 to participate in the direct presidential primary.
Speaking after casting his vote, Guwor described the exercise as a reflection of the APC’s commitment to internal democracy, noting that the direct primary system enabled registered party members to actively participate in choosing the party’s presidential candidate.
He commended the Presidential Primary Election Planning Committee and the APC State Working Committee for organising what he described as a smooth and credible exercise.
The Speaker also reaffirmed Delta APC’s support for President Tinubu and pledged continued efforts to strengthen the party structure ahead of future elections.
Similarly, Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, applauded party members in Ndokwa West Local Government Area for what he described as their impressive turnout and overwhelming support for President Tinubu during the exercise.
Speaking at the collation centre in Utagba-Uno after the announcement of results, Onyeme said the turnout demonstrated the people’s loyalty and confidence in Tinubu’s leadership.
He expressed optimism that Nigerians would witness more development under a second-term administration, stating that ongoing government policies were designed to improve the economy and citizens’ welfare.
The Returning Officer for Ndokwa West, Honourable Johnson Erijo, disclosed that the area had a membership strength of 28,789, adding that the primary was peaceful and orderly.
He announced President Tinubu winner of the primary in the area with 26,277 votes, while challenger Stanley Osifo polled no votes.
In Ika North-East Local Government Area, the presidential primary was also conducted peacefully at voting centres in Ute-Okpu Ward 9 and Akumazi Ward 7, where party members turned out for accreditation and counting.
Party stalwarts attributed the turnout to growing support for Tinubu’s policies and programmes, expressing confidence in his administration’s direction.
Meanwhile, Oshimili North and South local government areas witnessed a similar peaceful process, with voters turning out in large numbers across wards in Asaba, Cable Point, Okwe, Okpanam, and Ibusa.
Returning officers and ward leaders described the process as transparent and orderly, noting that the turnout reflected confidence in both the party leadership and the electoral process.
Speaking in Lagos after casting his vote at Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2, President Bola Tinubu described the nationwide APC primary as evidence of internal democracy and grassroots participation within the ruling party.
The president commended members for their orderly conduct and praised governors and party officials for ensuring what he called a peaceful and transparent process across the country.
