The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State is set to conduct free, fair, and transparent congresses to elect its leadership, according to Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the former Deputy Senate President. Omo-Agege made this promise while addressing stakeholders and party members in Ibusa and Asaba, covering Oshimili North and Oshimili South LGAs.Omo-Agege emphasised that leadership positions in the party must be earned through merit and not imposed through backroom deals.
He stressed that the party’s leadership must be determined through a transparent democratic process, where aspirants are given the opportunity to mobilise support and let the best candidate emerge.The APC chieftain also criticized some party members who obtain nomination forms solely for negotiation purposes rather than for genuine political engagement. He urged party members to prioritise candidates with real capacity and commitment, rather than those who seek to use the party’s platform for personal gain.
Omo-Agege acknowledged the competitiveness of the political process and urged party members to be prepared for rigorous contests. He reminded them that power is never handed to anyone effortlessly and that it must be fought for and earned. The APC leader also reassured party members that internal disagreements are natural and will be resolved in due time.The former Deputy Senate President praised the resilience of APC members in Delta State, despite the challenges faced in the 2023 elections.
He expressed gratitude to party faithful for their support and reaffirmed his dedication to strengthening the APC’s influence in Delta State.Omo-Agege concluded by calling for inclusivity in the party’s structure, emphasising that power should not be concentrated in one group’s hands. He also insisted that party leaders must reside within the communities they represent, rejecting the idea of appointing individuals to positions in areas where they do not live.
