Delta ADC Guber: After unuafe’s emergence as candidate, faction announces Ogboru in Parallel exercise

Internal party politics in Nigeria's Delta State have taken a convoluted turn as a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced its own candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru was declared the party's choice by a splinter group on Monday.

This development follows a separate primary election held just three days prior, which saw United Kingdom-based lecturer Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe emerge as the candidate. The existence of two distinct candidate selections within the same party points to significant internal discord.

The parallel exercises underscore the challenges facing the ADC in Delta State as it navigates its path toward the 2027 gubernatorial race. The emergence of competing candidates raises questions about party unity and the potential impact on its electoral prospects.