2027: Ogboru emerges ADC governorship candidate in Delta

Delta State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has concluded its primary elections with Chief Great Ogboru, emerging as the party’s governorship flag bearer for the 2027 general elections.

The primaries, which covered the State House of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate and governorship positions, were conducted across the state and concluded at the party’s secretariat in Asaba.

Chairman of the ADC Primary Election Committee, Prof. Patrick Sambo Williams, announced the results and commended party members, delegates and aspirants for what he described as a peaceful and orderly exercise.

Williams said the party ensured a level playing field for all aspirants in line with the ADC constitution and electoral guidelines.

According to him, two aspirants contested the governorship ticket — Chief Great Ogboru and Dr. Emmanuel Unuafe.

Declaring the result, he disclosed that Ogboru secured 38,151 votes to defeat Unuafe, who polled 1,182 votes.

“Having scored the highest number of valid votes cast in the primary election, Chief Great Ogboru is hereby declared the winner of the ADC governorship primary election,” Williams stated.

He noted that the successful conduct of the exercise reflected the party’s commitment to internal democracy, transparency and fairness.

Williams added that the peaceful completion of the primaries demonstrated the unity of the party and its readiness for the 2027 governorship election in Delta state.

He urged all aspirants and party supporters to work together for the growth of the party ahead of the election, stressing that political contests should not divide members.

The committee chairman also appreciated members of the election committee, security agencies, delegates and party faithful for contributing to the smooth conduct of the exercise.

Following the announcement of the result, supporters of Ogboru celebrated at the party secretariat, expressing confidence that the ADC would become a strong force in the 2027 governorship race in Delta State.