Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta North Senatorial District, on Saturday converged on the Idumuje-Ugboko country home of Senator Ned Nwoko, representing the district in the Senate, where they announced the formation of a Leadership Council.
Senator Nwoko will serve as the Head of the Council, with Delta North Senatorial Chairman, Chief Adizue Eluaka, as co-chairman.
The announcement was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of their meeting and read by Rt. Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai, wherein they emphasized the importance of inclusivity and strategic coordination across the district.
The party leaders and stakeholders said the Leadership Council was designed to strengthen the party’s organizational structure and foster unity across the nine local government areas of Delta North.
Each LGA, according to the communique, would contribute 10 members to the Council, while automatic membership would be granted to all former and serving members of the National Assembly from the zone, former Speakers of the Delta State House of Assembly, current members of the APC’s State and National Working Committees, and all LGA Party Chairmen.
The initiative is in line with Articles 12 and 13 of the APC Constitution and underscores the party’s commitment to building effective leadership at the grassroots.
In a unanimous decision, the meeting passed a joint vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and Senator Ned Nwoko.
This show of solidarity reflects the alignment of Delta North APC members with the broader vision of national and state leadership.
Speaking at the event, Senator Nwoko declared that the creation of Anioma State is a “done deal.”
He explained that all necessary steps had been taken and revealed that seventy-five Senators had declared their support for the initiative.
According to him, the proposal had moved beyond the Committee stage and was set for a public hearing in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on July 4 and 5, after which it would proceed to a third reading in the Senate.
He also announced that a Technical Committee would be inaugurated on June 15 to accelerate efforts toward Anioma State creation.
Additionally, he pledged to visit all local government areas in Delta North in July to brief constituents on the progress made at the Senate.
Senator Nwoko praised both President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, commending their leadership and performance, stating, “Tinubu has done so much. Our Governor is also doing well. We will support them”.
Rt. Hon. Ngozi Okolie, representing Aniocha/Oshimili at the House of Representatives, emphasized the need for collaboration and unity, expressing hope that all stakeholders would work together for the betterment of the state and the country.
APC stalwart Chief Emma Ejiofor urged grassroots participation in the party’s membership registration and voiced strong support for Anioma State creation, encouraging all members to join the movement.
Chamberlain Dunkwu from Ika echoed this sentiment, expressing unwavering support for Senator Nwoko. “On Senator Nwoko’s mandate the people of Anioma shall stand. Ika people are one family. We are united behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Ned Nwoko”, he declared.
Former federal lawmaker Ossai Nicholas Ossai described the Anioma State project as “a reality” and moved a vote of confidence in Tinubu, Oborevwori, and Nwoko—a motion loudly adopted.
CREDIT AUSTIN OYIBODE
