The All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward 11 in Ethiope East Local Government Area on Tuesday held a well-attended general meeting at the Isiokolo residence of High Chief Brodericks Arigbodi, a gathering widely described as a significant step toward strengthening party cohesion ahead of forthcoming elections.
The meeting attracted the full complement of the Ward 11 executive committee alongside critical stakeholders and party leaders, and was marked by a strong atmosphere of unity, reconciliation, and renewed commitment.
Opening the session, Ward Chairman, Chief Roji Lawrence, welcomed members and expressed satisfaction over the turnout, describing the meeting as the first major convergence since the formal defection of former PDP members into the APC fold.
“Today, I am truly happy as Chairman because we are now one united family,” Chief Lawrence declared, emphasizing that the era of division within the ward had been decisively laid to rest.
In his remarks, host and APC chieftain, High Chief Brodericks Arigbodi, commended members for their impressive turnout and unwavering loyalty to the party.
He recalled that the ward’s previous unity and dedication paved the way for the historic emergence of its first-ever Honourable Commissioner.
He urged party faithful to intensify their grassroots mobilization ahead of the next general elections, noting that a repeat of Ward 11’s top electoral performance could translate into even greater political dividends for the area.
Speaking on behalf of the Delta State Government, the Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari, briefed the meeting on the outcome of the APC high-level stakeholders’ meeting held in Asaba a day earlier.
He conveyed the Governor’s directive to party leaders at all levels to aggressively mobilize members for the ongoing APC membership e-registration exercise.
Professor Tonukari also stressed the urgency of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration, urging eligible residents—particularly newly eligible voters, those with lost PVCs, and individuals seeking transfer of polling units to Ward 11—to promptly visit the INEC office in Isiokolo to complete their registration.
Reinforcing the message of harmony, Hon. Okakuro Oghorodi Ejuvwekpokpo affirmed that all lingering disagreements within the ward had been resolved.
He noted that Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori are working in unity, with the Governor acknowledged as the leader of the party in the state.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for grassroots engagement, as concerns were raised over graduate unemployment within the ward.
While some unit representatives appealed for increased employment opportunities through the Commissioner’s office, Professor Tonukari responded that the state government had already made significant progress by engaging numerous youths across various state institutions.
He appealed for patience, assuring members that more opportunities would be created in due course.
The meeting ended on a positive note with a vote of thanks delivered by Barrister Henry Sohwo, who expressed appreciation to High Chief Arigbodi for his hospitality and consistent leadership.
Dignitaries in attendance included High Chief Brodericks Arigbodi, Professor Nyerhovwo Tonukari, Hon. Okakuro Oghorodi Ejuvwekpokpo, Hon. Onoriode Wesley Arigbodi, Hon. Playwell Omonigho, Barrister Henry Sohwo, Barrister Johnson Emakpor Akpochafco, Barrister Ejiro Etaghene, Chief Dennis Diodemise, Okakuro Ese Otah, Okakuro Omojiriemu Vincent Ideh, Chief Ese Monica Otorho, Chief Royal Ugherughe, Hon. Efe Akpobaro, Hon. Ese Tebite, Chief Duke Whisky, Chief Monday Tebite, and Engr. Ochuko Onakpoma.