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EVWRENI, Delta State – With just days to the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election scheduled for Saturday, Delta State Governor and Coordinator of the election in the state, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on party leaders, stakeholders, and members to mobilize en masse and secure an overwhelming vote for President Bola Tinubu.

Governor Oborevwori made the charge on Friday, May 22, 2026 during a visit to the party’s founding leader in Delta State, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, at his Evwreni country home in Ughelli North Local Government Area.

Expressing confidence in the party’s structure, the governor declared that Delta APC has the capacity to deliver at least 390,000 affirmation votes for President Tinubu. He noted that the party currently boasts over 470,000 registered members across the state.

“We know our strength as a party in Delta State. We have over 470,000 members and we expect massive turnout. We are determined to deliver strong numbers because this exercise is important for the unity and future of our party,” Oborevwori said.

Recalling his own affirmation as the APC governorship candidate, where he secured over 345,000 votes from party members, the governor argued that President Tinubu, as the party’s national leader, deserves even greater support.

“You affirmed me as sole governorship candidate with over 345,000 votes. This one is for Mr. President and he deserves more because he is the leader of the party,” he stated.

Oborevwori also emphasized discipline, respect for party hierarchy, and loyalty to leadership, warning that political organizations that fail to uphold internal order often struggle to remain united.

“A political party without discipline, without respect for leadership and without regard for authority cannot move forward. Leadership must be respected because that is what provides direction and stability for any organisation,” he added.

In response, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, who also serves as Chairman of APC Ughelli North Leaders Council, praised Governor Oborevwori for his humility and respect toward elders, describing these as essential qualities of enduring political leadership.

“Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is one governor who respects elders so much. We have fought for this party for years and we thank God for his coming to provide leadership and direction,” Emerhor said.

He assured the governor of the commitment of APC leaders and faithful in Delta State to work assiduously to deliver substantial votes for President Tinubu during Saturday’s primary election.

“We are standing fully behind you because you have been leading us well, and we will work hard to deliver more votes for President Bola Tinubu,” Emerhor pledged.