By Sunday Apah
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has assured the people of Delta that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will provide equal political opportunities for all.
Speaking on Thursday in Asaba at a large meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Ndokwa region, Onyeme emphasized the governor’s inclusive approach.
The meeting included members of the Delta State House of Assembly, commissioners, local government council chairmen, and other political figures who transitioned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). They gathered alongside former APC leaders such as Chief Johnson Opone, Rt. Hon. Olisa Imegwu, and Hon. Paul Okpue, among others.
During the event, Sir Onyeme stated, “We have a governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, who will treat everyone fairly, irrespective of their political affiliation. Before our transition from the PDP to the APC, many who opposed him were still granted political appointments, and everyone knows I engage with you based on your individual merits rather than your party alignment.”
He encouraged those present to actively support both Governor Oborevwori and President Bola Tinubu, asserting that genuine support would lead to political rewards.
“I’m pleased to see everyone gathered here today, which reflects our unified purpose. Where there is unity, there is progress, and the greatest benefit of our shift from the PDP to the APC is that we will bring more democratic benefits to our community.”
As a cohesive group, he urged the attendees to operate as one family, putting aside any previous party distinctions.
“It is heartening to see that nearly all current APC members were once part of the PDP. Let us move past any divisions and work together to ensure that the Ndokwa ethnic group serves as a model for others to emulate.”
Deputy Governor Onyeme concluded, “Please remember, we are a united people within one large political family, which is the APC.”
Chief Johnson Opone also spoke, congratulating Governor Oborevwori for accepting President Tinubu’s invitation to contribute to Nigeria’s advancement. He remarked, “Your call for unity is crucial for us to strengthen our family ties. Under your leadership, we believe Ndokwa will shine as an exemplary region.”
Opone assured everyone that respected APC leaders in Ndokwa are aware of the meeting’s intentions and are committed to elevating Ndokwa’s presence in the new era of collaboration.
He reminded attendees that when a governor joins a party, that governor assumes the role of the party leader. “We hope you will include us in relevant discussions at the state, local government, and ward levels so that government policies can benefit both new and long-standing members in our Ndokwa communities.”
The old APC members welcomed Sir Onyeme, recognizing him as a significant leader in the new phase of the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency.
During the event, Delta State Commissioner for Finance Sir Fidelis Tilije and others reaffirmed Onyeme’s leadership within the APC in Ndokwa. They called for a more unified and robust APC moving forward.
