A former Delta House of Assembly speaker, Martin Okonta, has stated that governor Sheriff Oborevwori was not opposed in the APC 2027 governorship primaries because of his performance and acceptance by the people.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that the party primary was conducted across the 25 local government areas of the state, with Oborevwori securing a total of 345,375 votes.
The former speaker said that the governor emerged as a consensus candidate because party members trusted him and his capacity to deliver.
The governor was returned as the APC sole candidate for the 2027 governorship election in a direct primary election on Thursday.
Addressing newsmen on Saturday, Okonta praised the governor’s leadership style and performance in office.
“I wish to celebrate the governor for who he is and for his performance in his duties.
“He has been well appreciated by all residents because his impact is being felt across the state,” he said.
Okonta described the governor as an inclusive leader, who accommodated everyone in governance without sentiments or bias.
“The governor is not sentimental and he is not tribal. He allows everybody to be part of his government.
“My prayer is that God will continue to bless and protect him for the tasks ahead,” Okonta said.
The party primary was conducted across the 25 local government areas of the state, with Oborevwori securing a total of 345,375 votes.