
Delta APC announces assembly candidates after peaceful primaries
Emomotimi Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, and his deputy, Arthur Akpowowo, have emerged as All Progressives Congress candidates for the 2027 Delta State House of Assembly elections. The APC concluded its primaries across all 29 constituencies, with party officials describing the process as peaceful and transparent. Several incumbents and new faces secured tickets, with celebrations reported among supporters statewide. Party leaders and the primaries committee praised both the conduct of the exercise and the leadership in Delta State.
Key takeaways
- Emomotimi Guwor and Arthur Akpowowo clinched APC tickets for Warri South-West and Ethiope East constituencies.
- Other winners include Orobosa Ashakah, Lucky Idhoveh, Ferguson Onwo, Orode Uduaghan, and several others across Delta State.
- The APC House of Assembly Primaries Committee commended the peaceful and credible conduct of the primaries.
- The committee praised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his commitment to infrastructure and governance.
- The party expressed confidence in its strengthened position ahead of the 2027 general elections.