Asaba, Delta State – In a show of political unity and consolidation, Chief Victor Giadom, an ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has been re-elected as National Vice Chairman (South-South) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The election took place during the party’s zonal congress on Wednesday in Asaba, the Delta State capital, which drew top party leaders, governors, lawmakers, and delegates from across the region.
The congress, conducted through a consensus arrangement, also saw Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, another associate of Wike, emerge as Zonal Publicity Secretary, while Dr. Ita Udosen, an ally of Senate President Godswill Akpabio, was elected Zonal Secretary. Other officers elected include Barr. Neworld Safugha (Legal Adviser), Prince Urhoro Koyoyo (Youth Leader), Hon. Suobankuo Omoni (Women Leader), Hon. Prince Edward (Organising Secretary), and Prince Ayo Peter (Representative of Persons with Disabilities).
The proceedings began with a motion to dissolve the outgoing Zonal Executive Committee, moved by Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, and seconded by Rt. Hon. Abraham Ingobere, Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly. This motion was unanimously adopted, paving the way for the adoption of consensus as the mode for electing new officers, a move championed by Senator Essien Williams (Cross River) and seconded by Senator Aniekan Bassey (Akwa Ibom North-East).
In his acceptance speech, Chief Giadom thanked party leaders and stakeholders for their support during his tenure and highlighted the APC’s growing influence in the South-South region. He expressed optimism that the party would continue to expand its reach ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Addressing the congress, Senator Godswill Akpabio conveyed the goodwill of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and commended the South-South for its unity and political consolidation. He noted that the region had transformed from minimal APC presence to a strong political bloc, and urged party faithful to position the South-South as the highest vote-delivering region for the 2027 polls.
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, welcomed delegates and described the congress as a testament to the party’s strength, unity, and readiness for future political engagements. He emphasized the need for grassroots mobilisation, strengthened structures, and sustained engagement with the people.
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Also speaking, Senator Douye Diri, Chairman of the South-South Governors’ Forum and Governor of Bayelsa State, stressed that the adoption of consensus would reduce internal conflicts and foster collective ownership. Governors Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), and Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers) echoed the sentiment, highlighting the importance of alignment with the federal government.
The congress concluded with renewed commitment by party leaders and members to strengthen unity, deepen grassroots support, and consolidate the APC’s growing influence across the South-South region.
