A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Ayiri Emami, has praised former Deputy Senate of the 9th Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege for what he described as his unwavering commitment to the APC.
Speaking during an APC interactive stakeholders’ meeting in Delta South Senatorial District with Senator Omo-Agege, at Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri South Local Government Area, Emami noted that if there is anyone truly representing the APC, it is Omo-Agege, describing him as a leader who stands out within the party in Delta.
Emami emphasised the need for party unity, internal discipline, and strategic planning ahead of the 2027 elections.
He noted that the greatest challenges facing the party are some of President Bola Tinubu’s appointees from Delta State, particularly from Warri South West and other parts of the state, who he said have refused to identify with the party or contribute to its growth.
While calling for unity and strategic leadership in Delta APC, Emami warned against internal divisions and urged party members to demonstrate genuine loyalty rather than switching allegiances for personal gain. “If there is anyone truly representing the APC, it is Senator Omo-Agege—he clearly stands out,” Emami declared.
Emami also cautioned against political betrayal, stating that some individuals who publicly align with the APC secretly support opposing interests. He stressed that true party members must be dedicated and willing to defend the party’s mandate rather than aiding external forces.
“On election day, if you are not popular, can you rig an election? If you cannot even secure victory in your own stronghold, do you expect others to fight for you? Those who want to be leaders of the party in Delta should show us their results in the last elections,” Emami said.
Reflecting on the 2023 elections, Emami acknowledged mistakes by the APC, particularly in party leadership appointments.
“One of our greatest mistakes in the last election was how key positions were allocated, especially the state party chairman. We had people in charge who were more interested in personal business than in the success of the party,” he noted
