The Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected a new State Executive Committee, with Chief Solomon Arenyeka emerging as the State Chairman. The election, which took place at the Cenotaph in Asaba, was hailed as peaceful by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who congratulated the newly elected members.

Speaking to journalists, Governor Oborevwori described the congress as a testament to the unity within the party. “You can see that the congress is peaceful. We also thank God for the good weather today. You can see that we are united in Delta State. That’s why you see that there is no crisis,” he said.

The Governor advised the incoming executive committee to prioritize unity and work towards the continued strength of the party, especially as the party looks ahead to the 2027 elections. However, he cautioned politicians against focusing on 2027 too early, stressing that the current priority should be delivering good governance to the people of Delta State.

The congress, attended by 3,152 delegates, including top party officials and government functionaries, was conducted by a team of PDP officials from Abuja, led by Prof. Frank Collins Okafor. The event was also supervised by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and monitored by independent observers.

In his welcome remarks, outgoing State Chairman, Dr. Kingsley Esiso praised party leaders and stakeholders for their support over the years and encouraged the incoming executive committee to base their decisions on the unity, strength, and winning spirit of the party.

Prof. Frank Collins Okafor, Chairman of the election panel, commended the peaceful conduct of the elections, which were held in accordance with party rules. He described Delta PDP as a model for peaceful party congresses and suggested that the National Working Committee of the party should replicate this example nationwide.

The newly elected officials include:

• Chief Solomon Arenyeka (State Chairman)
• Mr. Moses Iduh (Deputy Chairman)
• Engr. Daniel Ossai (Vice Chairman, Delta North Senatorial District)
• Hon. Anthony Akpomiemie (Vice Chairman, Delta Central Senatorial District)
• Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba (Vice Chairman, Delta South Senatorial District)
• Chief Isaacs Itebu (Secretary)
• Chief Chibuzor Uwajei (State Treasurer)
• Hon. Fidelis Adjogbe (Financial Secretary)
• Dr. Ebenezer Okorodudu (Publicity Secretary)
• Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor (Organizing Secretary)
• Barr. Hessington Okolo (State Legal Adviser)
• Chief Mrs. Dora Sakpaide (State Woman Leader)
• Barr. Francis Okolie (State Youth Leader)
• Pastor Alex Akemotubo (State Auditor)

The peaceful conduct of the congress and the emergence of a new leadership are seen as a positive development for the PDP in Delta State, as the party looks ahead to the 2027 elections.