Itsekiri APC leaders, begin bonding, endorse re-election of Tinubu, Oborevwori

Itsekiri leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Warri South, Warri North, Warri South-West Local Government Areas and beyond, on Monday June 23, began bonding with a view to work in unity and strengthen the party, ahead of the 2027 general elections, Fresh Angle International, can report.

The gathering of the older and new APC members of Itsekiri extraction, which held in Warri, Delta State, was described as a bold attempt to integrate the Itsekiri nation fully into national politics.

The Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief (Dr.) Thomas Ereyitomi, while addressing the party faithful, averred: “We, the Itsekiri people have resolved that where we are today, APC, is the party we are to work with come 2027.

“This meeting is for us as Itsekiri people to integrate as a tribe, as a nation, both old members and new ones, are here. To have a focus on how our tribe will work with our ruling party.

L-R: Hon. Daniel Mayuku, Mr, Alex Eyengho, Chief Mike Odeli, Dr. Tosan Alex Ideh, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, Chief Ayirimi Emami & Mr. Austin Oribioye

“We are here as a tribe to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a job well done, he has done so much and we believe that the man who has done very well, his winning team will not change and to our amiable governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevowi, whose praises has been sang by people of Delta State and beyond, for doing very well.

L-R: Hon. Kenneth Efejuku, Mr. Cannan Ajagbawa, Hon. Ojere Edeyibo, Hon. Jackson Omatsola, Dr. Meyiwa Erewa, Alero Naomi Tenumah & Mr. John Okoroloko

“As Itsekiri people, we pass a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori come 2027.”

Delta South Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Austin Oribioye, in his opening remarks, explained that the gathering, was to begin bonding of Itsekiris in the APC.

L-R: Chief (Dr.) Roland Oritsejafor, Chief (Dr.) Joseph Otumara, Prince Yemi Emiko, Hon. Fred Martins & Hon. Augustine Uroye

Highpoint of the political congregation, was the endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for second term in office.

The endorsement exercise, which was presided over by Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, saw two former members of Delta State House of Assembly; Hon. Daniel Omayone Mayuku and Hon. Emmanuel Orugbo, moving and seconding the motion, respectively, while a unanimous thunderous voice vote followed.

Hon. Daniel Mayuku, moving the motion for endorsement of Tinubu, Oborevwori for second term

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Ayirimi Emami, who addressed newsmen shortly after the meeting, stated: “APC Itsekiri leaders endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for second term in office for their excellent performances in office.” 

A cross section of APC Chieftains present

Whilst blaming politics for the divide amongst Itsekiri indigenes in recent times, Chief Emami, thanked God that the Itsekiris are coming together as united family.

He stated: "Una know say we endorse my Oga and my leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for second term in office. I for nor endorse Sheriff Oborevwori, but as Dem come join us for our party, I nor get choice. So, I endorse the two of them."

This Flagship Niger Delta Online Newspaper, can report that other Itsekiri APC leaders present, include; Chief ( Dr. ) Roland Oritsejafor, Chief ( Dr.) Joseph Otumara, Dr. Alex Tosan Ideh, Chief Solomon Arenyeka, Comrade Agbateyiniro Weyinmi Isaac, Hon. Festus Ashima, Hon. Augustine Uroye, Hon. Fred Martins, Mr. Ekpoto Ekpoto Emmanuel, Prince Yemi Emiko, Dr. Isaac Tosan Wilkie, Chief Mike Odeli, Chief Olivia Agbajoh, Hon. Omimi Esquire, Barr. Justin Rewane, Hon. Omamofe Joseph Pirah, Barr. Omasan Agbajoh, Mr. Emmanuel Nunu, Hon. ( Dr. Patrick Fregene) Hon. Daniel Omayone Mayuku, Hon. Emmanuel Tim Orugbo, Hon. Griftson Timeyin Omatsuli, Dr. Toyin Agbolayah, Mr. Alex Eyengho, Hon. Kenneth Efejuku, Hon. Ojere Edeyibo, Mrs. Gbubemi Ikolo, Comr. Tunde Okorodudu, Mr. Amah Agbajoh, Hon. Godwin Toritseju Abigor, Mr. Johnbull Edema, Mr. Eugene Ebisin, Mr. Canaan Ajagbawa, Barr. Wilson Alatsa, Mr. Victor Agbateyiniro, Omatseye Akatakpo, Mario Owumi, Alero Naomi Tenumah, Hon. Hope George, Hon. Romeo Ogedegbe, Prince Stanley Oritsemolebi Emiko, Mr. Jerry Atiene, Comr. Destiny Noritsegho, Mr. Oscar Otone, Mr. Joseph Oribioye, Mrs. Helen Tsitse Bobmanuel, Mrs. Rita Yonwuren Esquire, Dennis Abugewa Mene and Prince Alex Iwere .

L-R: Hon. Ogedegbe (standing) Comr. Agbateyiniro Weyinmi, Hon. Festus Ashima, Barr. Justine Rewane, Dr. Isaac Tosan Wilkie, Mr. Alex Eyengho & Chief Mike Odeli

Hon. Daniel Reyenieju, Hon. Michael Diden, Dr. Godwin Ebosa, Hon. David Tonwe, Barr. Ada Val Arenyeka, Orode Uduaghan, and Chief Francis Omatseye, were among notable members of the party absent during the critical unity gathering.

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