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Delta Speaker, Deputy, Others Clinch APC Assembly Tickets

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • The All Progressives Congress (APC) concluded its primary elections for the Delta State House of Assembly, selecting candidates for all 29 constituencies.
  • Key figures including the Speaker, Emomotimi Guwor, and Deputy Speaker, Arthur Akpowowo, secured APC tickets for their respective constituencies.
  • The party's House of Assembly Primaries Committee commended the peaceful and credible conduct of the exercise, shifting focus to preparations for the 2027 general elections.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has successfully concluded its primary elections for the State House of Assembly, nominating candidates across all 29 constituencies. This exercise marks a significant step as the party gears up for the 2027 general elections, solidifying its lineup and preparing for the electoral battles ahead.

The primaries saw prominent figures within the party emerge victorious. Emomotimi Guwor, the current Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, secured the APC ticket for Warri South-West Constituency. Similarly, Deputy Speaker Arthur Akpowowo clinched the ticket for Ethiope East Constituency. Their re-emergence as candidates underscores their continued influence and the party's confidence in their leadership.

Party officials described the exercise as peaceful, credible, and transparent, a sentiment echoed by the APC House of Assembly Primaries Committee. Vita Abda, the committee chairman, commended the conduct of the primaries and the leadership of the party in Delta State, affirming that the supervision was carried out in line with national party guidelines. This endorsement suggests a well-managed internal process, crucial for party cohesion and public perception.

With the nominations finalized, the APC in Delta State now shifts its focus to strategic preparations for the 2027 elections. The successful conclusion of the primaries is expected to energize party supporters and set the stage for a competitive electoral landscape in the state. The party's ability to conduct a smooth primary process bodes well for its campaign efforts moving forward.

We have come, and we have seen Delta, and I want to put it on rec

· Vita AbdaThe chairman of the APC House of Assembly Primaries Committee commenting on the supervision of the primaries in Delta State.
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