PRESS RELEASE GSMT CONGRATULATES APC CANDIDATES ON LANDSLIDE VICTORY IN DELTA STATE AND NATIONWIDE PRIMARIES, *The Leadership of the Governor Sheriff Movement Train (GSMT), extends heartfelt congratulations to all candidates and flag bearers of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), on their resounding landslide victory at the just concluded Primary Elections in Delta State and across the country.* *This outcome reflects the confidence reposed in these noble men and women by party leaders, stakeholders, and party faithful. Their proven records of service, excellent qualities, and developmental strides have earned them the unfettered mandate to represent our people at the next level.* *Delta State APC Flag Bearers: House of Assembly: GSMT congratulates all APC candidates elected to fly the party’s flag in the house of Assembly in Delta State including:* 1. Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor won Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State 2. Hon Nelson Oghenedoro Owusu won Ethiope West St...

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm congratulations to former Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Marshal Umukoro, on the occasion of his 70th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, described Justice Umukoro as a distinguished jurist who served Delta State with integrity, diligence, and exceptional commitment, noting that his contributions to the growth and development of the judiciary remain enduring. The Governor recalled that Justice Umukoro’s remarkable career in the judicial service culminated in his appointment as Chief Judge of Delta State in 2015, a position he held until his retirement in 2021. Oborevwori commended the former Chief Judge for his accomplishments during his tenure, particularly his role in advancing the state judiciary, including the achievement of full judicial autonomy under his leadership. He praised Justice Umukoro for his unwavering dedic...

PUBLIC NOTICE: FILMING POLICE OFFICERS AND CITIZENS WITHOUT CONSENT IN NIGERIA — KNOW THE LAW AND FOLLOW DUE PROCESS____  by EgbemaVoice, The attention of the general public is hereby drawn to the increasing trend of secretly filming individuals, including police officers, and posting such videos on social media and other internet platforms without proper understanding of the legal implications under Nigerian law. While recent court judgments have affirmed the rights of citizens to record police officers while they are carrying out official duties in public spaces, such judgments must be properly understood and interpreted within the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other applicable laws. It is important to state clearly that the law does not give any citizen unrestricted power to record or publish videos of individuals including police officers without consent, especially in private or personal settings such as restaurants, b...

By EgbemaVoice  The Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Izeze Rume Yakubu Reuben, has hosted members of Ughelli South Ward 9 (Jeremi II) in appreciation of their loyalty, commitment and support for Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the successful conduct of the party’s primary elections. The gathering, held on Saturday in Oginibo Town, Ughelli South Local Government Area, was organised by the commissioner as a show of gratitude to party supporters and grassroots mobilisers who participated actively during the week-long political activities. The event, which featured food, drinks and entertainment, attracted party faithful and residents of the ward in what turned into a celebration of the party’s victories in the presidential and governorship primaries. Speaking through a post shared on his Facebook page titled “The Village Men Movemen...

Tinubu Polls 277,192 Votes In APC Presidential Primaries in Bayelsa ....A Restructured Nigeria Possible, Says Gov Diri. By EgbemaVoice, President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday, polled 277,192 votes in the direct primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across the 105 wards in the eight local government areas of the state. Governor Douye Diri, who served as the state’s Coordinator/Collation Officer for the presidential primary, declared the results at the collation centre at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Yenagoa. His Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted Governor Diri as saying that the peaceful conduct of the exercise across the state, from the presidential to the National Assembly and the House of Assembly primaries, showed a shift from the party’s “toxic” primaries previously in the state. He stressed that no single individual could win an election without collective support, urging members to close ranks ahead of the 2027 general elec...

By EgbemaVoice, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Primary Election in Delta State, polling 407,646 votes in the exercise conducted across all the wards in the 25 local government areas of the state. The result was announced on Saturday in Asaba by Delta State Governor and State Coordinator and Returning Officer of the APC Presidential Primary Election, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, following the collation of results from across the state. Governor Oborevwori disclosed that the APC recorded a total membership strength of 467,815 registered members in Delta State, while 407,646 members were accredited and participated in the primary election. According to the governor, President Tinubu got 407,646 votes to overwhelmingly defeat his only challenger, Mr Stanley Osifo, who polled zero votes. Declaring the outcome of the election, Oborevwori said: “By the powers conferred on me as the State Coordinato...

By EgbemaVoice  The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Oredo Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives, Dr. Paddy Iyamu, has paid a courtesy visit to High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo. Dr. Iyamu, who recently emerged as the APC flag bearer for the constituency, visited the Niger Delta leader as part of his ongoing consultations and engagement with key stakeholders ahead of the forthcoming elections. During the visit, Tompolo congratulated Dr. Iyamu on his emergence as the APC candidate and wished him well in his political journey. The meeting provided an opportunity for interaction and discussions as the APC candidate continues his political outreach. Tompolo remains a respected and influential voice in the Niger Delta and national affairs. #gbaramatuvoice #EdoState #Nigeria #APC @hon_paddyiyamu

Warri Ijaws Back INEC Delineation Report, Accuse Remi Tinubu of Interference .....Call for Additional Electoral Wards and State Constituency** By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw people of Warri South Local Government Area have endorsed the final report of the Supreme Court-ordered delineation of the Warri Federal Constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing the exercise as a fair reflection of realities on the ground and a significant step towards correcting decades of political marginalisation. Speaking during a press briefing held in Ogbe-Ijoh, Warri, the group said the report released by INEC on May 20, 2026, largely captured the demographic and electoral realities of the area and deserved commendation. The briefing, signed by Ijaw leaders including Hon. Denbo-Denbofa Oweikpodor, Chief M. Keme and Comrade Moses Fiyebor, was convened to present the Ijaw position on the delineation exercise and address what they described as misleading...

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE APC PRIMARIES DEMONSTRATE INTERNAL DEMOCRACY, DEEPEN GRASSROOT POLITICS, SAYS PRESIDENT TINUBU  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday described the conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries nationwide as a strong demonstration of internal democracy within the ruling party. President Tinubu stated this after he participated in the APC Presidential Primaries at Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos, noting that the exercise has further deepened the democratic process. The President, who arrived at the venue alongside his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, was received by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Conerlius Ojelabi, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, and former Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, among other party leaders. The President commended party members for their orderly conduct, enthusiasm, and commitment to democratic values. "This is a demonstration of internal democracy,...

By EgbemaVoice, A political pressure group in Delta State, NdokwaForward, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his victory at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election, describing the outcome as a strong indication of a wider political mandate ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement jointly signed by Rt. Hon. Samuel Osasa Esq, Dr. George Ugbomah and Chief Isaac Onyesom on behalf of the group, NdokwaForward described the governor’s emergence as the APC candidate as a reflection of his growing popularity and acceptance among party members and the wider Delta electorate. The group noted that the governor’s victory extended beyond an internal party exercise, stressing that it represented what it called a “profound validation” of Oborevwori’s people-oriented leadership style and the confidence Deltans continued to place in his administration. According to the group, the overwhelming support recorded during th...

By EgbemaVoice  The Delta State Coordinator of Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, has directed coordinators in the various local government areas to mobilise members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to come out to their wards and vote for President Bola Tinubu's adoption as the party's presidential flag bearer. In a message to the LGA Coordinators, Solomon stated:  "As coordinators, tomorrow's Presidential Direct Primaries of our Party, the APC is our first major assignment- a litmus test of some sort. This is moreso when our leader and Governor is the COORDINATOR and Collation officer for the exercise in the state.  "All LGA Coordinators are therefore urged to work hard with the Party hierarchy and other stakeholders to ensure that we turn in massive votes in our various LGAs in line with the directive and desire of His Excellency, the Governor, to give Mr. President the highest votes possible in tomorrow's Congress. Let...

Delta 2027: WARRI PEACE AMBASSADORS ENDORSE MULADE, CALL FOR UNITY AMONG ETHNIC GROUPS IN WARRI FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY Once again, as the 2027 general elections draw closer, a pressure group under the auspicious of Warri Peace Ambassadors has endorsed a leading House of Representatives aspirant from Warri federal constituency, Chief Mulade Sheriff, PhD, and called for unity of purpose among the various ethnic nationalities of Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo,  as political actors have started to align and realign their interests ahead of the general elections. "For us, the Warri Peace Ambassadors, the 2027 general elections is not just another season of electioneering, we are committed to performing our civic duty of mobilizing and voting credible political leaders at the different strata of government. The 2027 general elections present to us once again another golden opportunity for truly patriotic citizens to choose competent leaders that are capable of represe...

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY: Oborevwori Visits Emerhor, Rallies Massive Votes For Tinubu  ...Stresses Loyalty, Respect For Party Leadership  By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor and Coordinator of the Presidential Primary Election in the state, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged leaders, stakeholders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State to mobilise massively and ensure overwhelming votes for President Bola Tinubu in the party’s Presidential Primary Election scheduled to hold nationwide, Saturday.  Governor Oborevwori gave the charge on Friday during a visit to the founding leader of the APC in Delta State, Olorogun O’tega Emerhor, at his Evwreni country home in Ughelli North Local Government Area.  Addressing party leaders and supporters during the visit, the governor expressed confidence in the strength of the APC structure in Delta State to deliver at least 390,000 affirmation votes for President Tinubu.  He ...

By EgbemaVoice, Operatives of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Amatu Unit, under the coordination of Mr. Ejime Job, have intercepted a vessel allegedly conveying illegal crude oil along the waterways between River Dodo and River Ramos in the early hours of Monday, May 18, 2026. The vessel, identified as Augustina, was reportedly intercepted while sailing from the Pennington River axis with suspected illegally refined crude oil onboard sailing to an unknown destination for offload. According to sources within the security outfit, the operation was carried out following intelligence gathering and sustained surveillance of activities within the creeks and waterways notorious for crude oil theft and illegal bunkering. Reports indicate that the vessel had nine crew members onboard at the time of interception, as the crew members are currently being profiled as investigations continue to determine the source of the crude oil, the intended destination, and th...

EGBEMA YOUTHS CALL ON COMR. MINGO FRIDAY SAYAMI OGUMAKA TO CONTEST FOR WARRI NORTH CONSTITUENCY II ASSEMBLY SEAT, Youths of Egbema Kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State have unanimously called on prominent Niger Delta youth leader, Comrade Mingo Friday Sayami Ogumaka, to contest for the newly created Delta State House of Assembly seat for Warri North Constituency II. The call was made during an emergency meeting convened by the Egbema New Political Wave following the release of the Warri Federal Constituency delineation exercise results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The meeting, presided over by former President of the Egbema Youth Council Worldwide, Comrade Kelvin City Eferusuoa, described Comrade Mingo as a dependable, selfless, and courageous leader whose contributions to the development, unity, and recognition of Egbema Kingdom remain outstanding. Addressing members during the gathering, the group urged Comrade Mingo to h...

345,375 Delta APC Members Affirm Oborevwori As 2027 Guber Candidate ...Governor Scores APC Primary High, Says Party United By EgbemaVoice  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2027 election after 345,375 party members across all the wards in the state affirmed his candidacy during the party’s direct primary election. Governor Oborevwori, who was the sole aspirant, commended the exercise and declared that the APC remained united ahead of the polls. Chairman of the APC Governorship Primary Election Committee and Returning Officer, Engr. Victor Abba, announced the result at the party secretariat in Asaba, venue of the collation centre, declared GovernorOborevwori as the Governorship candidate of the APC for the 2027 election in Delta State.  He said: "I, Engineer Sir Victor Abba, Chairman of the Delta Governorship Primary Election Committ...

By EgbemaVoice  Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has defended the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta North Senatorial primary, stating that Senator Ned Nwoko lost the contest due to weak grassroots engagement and lack of political structure within the party. Speaking on Morning Brief on Channels Television on Thursday, Aniagwu dismissed allegations of manipulation in the primary election, insisting that the process complied with party guidelines and reflected the wishes of registered APC members across Delta North Senatorial District. According to him, former Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, polled 113,309 votes across the nine local government areas in the district, while Nwoko secured 2,612 votes. Aniagwu argued that internal party elections differ significantly from general elections because party members often make decisions based on loyalty, personal relationships and grassroots co...

By EgbemaVoice  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has praised the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for conducting what he described as a transparent, peaceful and credible primary elections, while commending party members across the state for their unity, discipline and commitment to democratic principles. Speaking shortly after participating in the exercise in his ward in Oha, Okpe Local Government Area, Governor Oborevwori said the direct primary model adopted by the APC reflected genuine internal democracy and grassroots participation, adding that it should serve as a reference point for political engagement and party administration across the country. The Governor stressed the need to sustain unity within the APC, noting that reconciliation mechanisms would be put in place to address grievances and strengthen party cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections.  According to him, peace, inclusiveness and internal har...

Breaking: INEC releases fresh ward delineation for Warri Federal Constituency, creates new federal constituency The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the long-awaited fresh delineation of electoral wards and polling units for the Warri Federal Constituency, in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment. The exercise covers Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of Delta State. INEC also created a federal constituency for the Ijaw and Itsekiri communities in Warri North and Warri South-West. Revealed that the newly created federal constituency is subject to constitutional amendment by the National Assembly. According to Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, a focal person representing the Ijaws said, INEC convened an emergency meeting in Asaba where the Supervising National Commissioner and Electoral National Commissioner presented the report to representatives of the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic nationalities. Ward Breakdown below; Warri S...